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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
40 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 40?
With 40 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 40. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals, and we are less than six weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 40 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. 40? Cardinals players to wear No. 40 No. 40 has been retired for years. It was retired for Pat Tillman, who died in the line of duty in Afghanistan. The former Arizona State star was drafted by the Cardinals and then, after the September 11, 2001 attacks, he decided to enlist as an Army Ranger. No one will wear No. 40 for the Cardinals again. Tillman is the most remembered No. 40. The best one was Bobby Joe Conrad, who was a great early receiver in Cardinals history. He led the NFL in receptions one year and was a Pro Bowler and All-Pro once. 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
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos roster: OLB Dondrea Tillman (No. 92) looks to build on 5-sack season
Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at second-year outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman, No. 92. Before the Broncos: Tillman (6-3, 270 pounds) played Division II college football with the IUP Crimson Hawks, earning consecutive All-PSAC West honors after totaling 21 sacks in his final two seasons. Two years after graduating from college, Tillman stood out in The Spring League in 2021. Following his performance in The Spring League, Tillman was picked by the Birmingham Stallions in the third round of the 2022 USFL draft. He went on to win three straight titles in the Stallions; two in the USFL and one in the UFL in spring 2024. Playing as a defensive lineman, he totaled 54 tackles, five sacks, eight quarterback hits, 21 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 41 QB hurries in 2024. Broncos tenure: Tillman was signed by the Denver Broncos to a lucrative three-year deal following his outstanding performance in the UFL. The Broncos' faith was quickly rewarded by the star pass rusher, who quietly had a dominant season. Tillman racked up 23 total tackles (13 solo, 10 assisted, five tackles for loss) and 5.0 sacks in 12 games, including the playoffs. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Coming off a big season, Tillman will look to be more disruptive as teams focus their attention on Denver's starting defensive line and rising star Nik Bonitto. Tillman should have a great opportunity to help mentor Denver fourth-round pick Que Robinson. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
Hamilton Spectator
7 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Late NFL star Pat Tillman's brother to undergo mental competency test before trial over crash
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The brother of late NFL star-turned-soldier Pat Tillman will undergo a mental competency test before his trial on arson and vandalism charges, a judge ordered Wednesday. Richard Tillman, 44, of San Jose was arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into a post office in a San Jose, California, strip mall around 3 a.m. Sunday, and set it on fire inside the building, which went up in flames, San Jose police said. No injuries were reported. During his arraignment Wednesday, his attorney raised doubts about Tillman's ability to stand trial. The judge ordered a competency test and set bail at $135,000. Tillman, with a long beard and shoulder-length hair and his hands in handcuffs, waved at television cameras as he entered the courtroom. He told the judge he didn't want his court-appointed defense attorney, calling him 'incompetent.' He also said he didn't want to be released on bail. 'I don't need bail. I don't have anywhere to live,' he said. Tillman was booked on suspicion of arson and vandalism. He is also charged with a felony count of possessing combustible materials for the purpose of arson, according to court documents. Tillman allegedly used fire-starter logs and lighter fluid bought from a grocery store to make his car into an incendiary device, the Mercury News reported. Tillman kept livestreaming a video of the fire on YouTube even as he was being interrogated by a San Jose police officer, the newspaper reported. After the crash, his brother Kevin Tillman shared a statement from the family who said they were relieved no one was hurt. 'To be clear, it's no secret that Richard has been battling severe mental health issues for many years,' the family said. 'He has been livestreaming, what I'll call, his altered self on social media for anyone to witness. Unfortunately, securing the proper care and support for him has proven incredibly difficult — or rather, impossible. As a result, none of this is as shocking as it should be.' Pat Tillman left the Arizona Cardinals to join the military after 9/11 and was killed in Afghanistan in 2004 at age 27. His family is from the San Jose area. Kevin Tillman also left his Major League Baseball career with the Anaheim Angels to serve in the military. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
NBC News
7 days ago
- NBC News
Late NFL star Pat Tillman's brother to undergo mental competency test before trial over crash
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The brother of late NFL star-turned-soldier Pat Tillman will undergo a mental competency test before his trial on arson and vandalism charges, a judge ordered Wednesday. Richard Tillman, 44, of San Jose was arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into a post office in a San Jose, California, strip mall around 3 a.m. Sunday, and set it on fire inside the building, which went up in flames, San Jose police said. No injuries were reported. During his arraignment Wednesday, his attorney raised doubts about Tillman's ability to stand trial. The judge ordered a competency test and set bail at $135,000. Tillman, with a long beard and shoulder-length hair and his hands in handcuffs, waved at television cameras as he entered the courtroom. He told the judge he didn't want his court-appointed defense attorney, calling him "incompetent." He also said he didn't want to be released on bail. "I don't need bail. I don't have anywhere to live," he said. Tillman was booked on suspicion of arson and vandalism. He is also charged with a felony count of possessing combustible materials for the purpose of arson, according to court documents. Tillman allegedly used fire-starter logs and lighter fluid bought from a grocery store to make his car into an incendiary device, the Mercury News reported. Tillman kept livestreaming a video of the fire on YouTube even as he was being interrogated by a San Jose police officer, the newspaper reported. After the crash, his brother Kevin Tillman shared a statement from the family who said they were relieved no one was hurt. "To be clear, it's no secret that Richard has been battling severe mental health issues for many years," the family said. "He has been livestreaming, what I'll call, his altered self on social media for anyone to witness. Unfortunately, securing the proper care and support for him has proven incredibly difficult — or rather, impossible. As a result, none of this is as shocking as it should be." Pat Tillman left the Arizona Cardinals to join the military after 9/11 and was killed in Afghanistan in 2004 at age 27. His family is from the San Jose area.
Fox Sports
7 days ago
- Fox Sports
Late NFL star Pat Tillman's brother to undergo mental competency test before trial over crash
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The brother of late NFL star-turned-soldier Pat Tillman will undergo a mental competency test before his trial on arson and vandalism charges, a judge ordered Wednesday. Richard Tillman, 44, of San Jose was arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into a post office in a San Jose, California, strip mall around 3 a.m. Sunday, and set it on fire inside the building, which went up in flames, San Jose police said. No injuries were reported. During his arraignment Wednesday, his attorney raised doubts about Tillman's ability to stand trial. The judge ordered a competency test and set bail at $135,000. Tillman, with a long beard and shoulder-length hair and his hands in handcuffs, waved at television cameras as he entered the courtroom. He told the judge he didn't want his court-appointed defense attorney, calling him 'incompetent.' He also said he didn't want to be released on bail. 'I don't need bail. I don't have anywhere to live,' he said. Tillman was booked on suspicion of arson and vandalism. He is also charged with a felony count of possessing combustible materials for the purpose of arson, according to court documents. Tillman allegedly used fire-starter logs and lighter fluid bought from a grocery store to make his car into an incendiary device, the Mercury News reported. Tillman kept livestreaming a video of the fire on YouTube even as he was being interrogated by a San Jose police officer, the newspaper reported. After the crash, his brother Kevin Tillman shared a statement from the family who said they were relieved no one was hurt. 'To be clear, it's no secret that Richard has been battling severe mental health issues for many years,' the family said. 'He has been livestreaming, what I'll call, his altered self on social media for anyone to witness. Unfortunately, securing the proper care and support for him has proven incredibly difficult — or rather, impossible. As a result, none of this is as shocking as it should be.' Pat Tillman left the Arizona Cardinals to join the military after 9/11 and was killed in Afghanistan in 2004 at age 27. His family is from the San Jose area. Kevin Tillman also left his Major League Baseball career with the Anaheim Angels to serve in the military. recommended Item 1 of 3
