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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
98 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 98?
98 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 98? With 98 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 98. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals and are now 14 weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints That is 98 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. 98? Cardinals players to wear No. 98 DL Justin Jones (current) DL Roy Lopez (2023-2024) DL Trystan Hill (2022) DL Corey Peters (2015-2021) DL Frostee Rucker (2013-2014) DL Nick Eason (2011-2012) DL Gabe Watson (2006-2010) DL Russell Davis (2000-2005) Eric Swann (1991-1999) Carl Hairston (1990) No. 98 has only been used since 1990. Jones is wearing it for the first time after wearing No. 93. He changed so that Calais Campbell could wear No. 93 again. Swann was the Cardinals' best No. 98 but Peters was a pretty solid player over several seasons. The countdown continues tomorrow. 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
09-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Contract details for departed Arizona Cardinals free agents
As we approach the 2025 NFL draft draft and player movement has slowed to a crawl, it's instructive to look at the unrestricted free agents that were with the Arizona Cardinals last season and signed with new teams. Only five players have found new locations and all signed one-year contracts. Those deals totaled $10.195 million with $4,837,500 guaranteed. The combined salary cap charge is $9.722 million. Here's a look at the group, ranked in order of total contract value. DL Roy Lopez, Detroit Lions $3.5 million total, $3.33 million guaranteed, $2 million signing bonus, $1.33 million salary guaranteed, $10,000 (max $170,000) per-game roster bonuses, $1.15 million incentives. Cap: $3.49 million. DL Khyiris Tonga, New England Patriots $2.1 million total, $1 million guaranteed, $500,000 signing bonus, $1.18 million salary ($500,000 guaranteed), $20,000 (max $340,000) per-game roster bonuses. Cap: $2.02 million. DL Naquan Jones, Los Angeles Chargers $1.835 million total, $250,000 guaranteed (signing bonus), $1.5 million salary, $25,000 offseason workout bonus, $3,529 (max $60,000) per-game roster bonuses. Cap: $1.817 million WR Zach Pascal, New York Giants $1,422,500 total, $90,000 guaranteed (signing bonus), $1.255 million salary, $62,500 roster bonus, $15,000 offseason workout bonus. Cap: $1,197,500 LB Victor Dimukeje, New York Giants $1,337, 500 total, $167,500 guaranteed (signing bonus), $1.17 million salary. Cap: $1,197,500 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 onSpotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
12-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Roy Lopez headed to Detroit Lions in free agency
Roy Lopez headed to Detroit Lions in free agency After two seasons playing for his hometown team, nose tackle Roy Lopez is signing a one-year deal to join the Detroit Lions. Defensive lineman Roy Lopez will not be returning to the Arizona Cardinals after two seasons. According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, he is headed to the Detroit Lions. He agreed to a one-year contract worth $4.65 million. Lopez, an Arizona native, played the last two seasons for the Cardinals after two with the Houston Texans. In 2024, he played in 16 games, all starts, and logged 28 tackles, a sack, three tipped passes, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He was one of the team's free agents the Cardinals were interested in re-signing. He is the second free agent of the Cardinals to land with another team. Fellow nose tackle Khyiris Tonga signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots. The Cardinals have not added any other defensive linemen in free agency yet. It remains a position of need. 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.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roy Lopez headed to Detroit Lions in free agency
Defensive lineman Roy Lopez will not be returning to the Arizona Cardinals after two seasons. According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, he is headed to the Detroit Lions. He agreed to a one-year contract worth $4.65 million. Lopez, an Arizona native, played the last two seasons for the Cardinals after two with the Houston Texans. In 2024, he played in 16 games, all starts, and logged 28 tackles, a sack, three tipped passes, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He was one of the team's free agents the Cardinals were interested in re-signing. He is the second free agent of the Cardinals to land with another team. Fellow nose tackle Khyiris Tonga signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots. The Cardinals have not added any other defensive linemen in free agency yet. It remains a position of need. 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. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: NFL free agency: Detroit Lions to sign former Cardinals DL Roy Lopez
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.
