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USA Today
15 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
91 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 91?
91 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 91? With 91 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 91. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals and are now 13 weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 91 days away. As we count down the remaining days of the offseason, let's look at who has worn that number uniform over the years for the Cardinals. Who has worn No. 91? Cardinals players to wear No. 91 No. 91 currently belongs to defensive lineman L.J. Collier, who is back with the Cardinals for his third season. He is coming off his best season in the NFL with 3.5 sacks and 29 tackles, playing in every game for only the second time in his career. But let's look at the whole list of 91s. DL L.J. Collier (2023-?) DL Michael Dogbe (2019-2022) DL Benson Mayowa (2018) DL Ed Stinson (2015-2016) OLB Matt Shaughnessy (2013-2014) DL Vonnie Holliday (2011-2012) DL Kenny Iwebema (2008-2010) DL Rodney Bailey (2007) DL Langston Moore (2005-2006) DL Wendell Bryant (2002-2004) DL Rashod Swinger (1997-1999) OL Jerry Lunz (1925-1926) No. 91 had a 70-year hiatus! It didn't get used again until the mid 90s. Bryant was one of the Cardinals' most disappointing first-round busts in their history. After him, it has been mostly journeymen. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
14-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals DL L.J. Collier contract details, cap hit
Arizona Cardinals DL L.J. Collier contract details, cap hit Howard Balzer breaks down the numbers of newly DL L.J. Collier's deal to return to the Cardinals. The official details of numerous NFL player contracts have been slow to be filed thanks to the massive number of deals negotiated and then signed or waiting to be signed in the past week, but we can add Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier to the list. Collier's deal has a base value of $3 million, not $4 million as was originally reported because it includes $1 million in playing time and sack incentives. There is $1.5 million guaranteed, which includes a $750,000 signing bonus plus $750,000 of his $1.945 million base salary. Also in the deal is a $50,000 workout bonus and $15,000 per-game roster bonuses for a maximum total of $255,000. The salary cap charge is $3 million. For the five signed players with published contract details (Collier, Evan Brown, Akeem Davis-Gaither, safety Joey Blount and long snapper Aaron Brewer) plus the one-year restricted free agent tender for Greg Dortch, the total cap hit this year is $18.758 million. We continue to wait for official figures are additions Jacoby Brissett, Jake Curhan, Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson and Mykal Walker along with re-signed players Kelvin Beachum, Baron Browning and Zay Jones. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
09-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals free agency preview: Defensive line
Arizona Cardinals free agency preview: Defensive line With free agency approaching, a look at the Cardinals' offseason needs on the defensive line. NFL free agency begins next week on Monday with the opening of the contact and negotiation window with players whose contracts expire on March 12 and become free agents. The Arizona Cardinals will be active, although it is uncertain how aggressive they will be or how much money they will spend. But before that happens, we will take a look at each position group, see who is on the roster, who will be free agents and what their need at the position is for the offseason. Let's look at the situation on the defensive line. Defensive linemen under contract Justin Jones: Signed through 2026, $11.3 million cap hit in 2025 Bilal Nichols: Signed through 2026, $7.8 million cap hit in 2025 Darius Robinson: Signed through 2027 (with team option for 2028), $3.2 million cap hit in 2025 Dante Stills: Signed through 2026, $1.1 million cap hit in 2025 P.J. Mustipher: Signed through 2025, $960,000 cap hit Ben Stille: Signed through 2025, $1.1 million cap hit Anthony Goodlow: Signed through 2025, $840,000 cap hit Pending free agents Roy Lopez Khyiris Tonga Naquan Jones L.J. Collier Offseason need It has been stated by multiple NFL reporters — the Cardinals intend on upgrading the defensive line. They would like to re-sign Roy Lopez and L.J. Collier. But they need at least two guys who can get regular playing time in the defensive rotation. Their current top four of Jones, Nichols, Robinson and Stills is an adequate place to start. Is it enough? Perhaps. But they want more. Notable free agents Milton Williams Dre'Mont Jones Roy Robertson-Harris Raekwon Davis Sebastian Joseph-Day Greg Gaines Levi Onwuzurike Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
