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NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Rosen, Josh

QB Josh Rosen completed 18-of-34 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown. He had no interceptions but lost a late fumble to set up a Seattle go-ahead field goal.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Gonzalez, Zane

K Zane Gonzalez booted a 55-yard field goal with less than two minutes to go to tie the game with Seattle.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Fitzgerald, Larry

WR Larry Fitzgerald scored on a 15-yard pass from Josh Rosen three plays after a deflected punt.

Seahawks win ugly, survive Cardinals upset bid

Despite a lackluster performance, the Seahawks sealed the fifth seed in the NFC with their 10th victory of the season a 27-24 win over Arizona on Sunday. Throughout the course of this week, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll stressed the importance of fundamentals ...

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Tasini, Pasoni

DT Pasoni Tasini was signed by the Cardinals from their practice squad Friday (Dec. 28). Tasini (6-3, 307) has spent the past two seasons on Arizona's practice squad after originally joining the team in 2017 as an undrafted rookie free agent from Utah.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Dupre, *Malachi

WR Malachi Dupre was signed by the Cardinals from their practice squad Friday (Dec. 28). Dupre (6-2, 196) signed with the Cardinals practice squad on Dec. 5. He has spent time on the practice squads of the Bills, Texans and Seahawks after entering the league with ...

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals House, Will

G Will House was signed by the Cardinals to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26). He had been released by the Cardinals from the practice squad Oct. 16 and by the Colts from the practice squad Oct. 26. House (6-3, 314) originally joined the Cardinals as an undrafted ...

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Arizona Cardinals</h2>PLAYER NOTES --QB Josh Rosen has had problems keeping his eyes downfield, which is something he will need to work on during the offseason, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Rosen on Wednesday agreed with Wilks' ...

NOTES, QUOTES

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Arizona Cardinals</h2>--The Cardinals placed rookie tackle Korey Cunningham on injured reserve after he suffered a foot injury during Sunday's 31-9 loss to the Rams. Cunningham, who had started the last six games at left tackle following ...

INSIDE SLANT

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Arizona Cardinals</h2>New start for Swearinger back in Arizona D.J. Swearinger said he's learned his lesson. But just in case he hasn't, Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks said he plans to meet with the newly reacquired safety ...

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Rosen, Josh

QB Josh Rosen has had problems keeping his eyes downfield, which is something he will need to work on during the offseason, according to coach Steve Wilks. Rosen on Wednesday agreed with Wilks' assessment. "Absolutely," he said. "You have to dance the fine line ...

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Mayowa, Benson

DE Benson Mayowa (neck/back) missed practice on Wednesday but coach Steve Wilks said he hopes Mayowa will be available for Sunday's game at Seattle.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Golden, Markus

DE Markus Golden (ankle) missed practice Wednesday but ccoach Steve Wilks said he hopes Golden will be available for Sunday's game at Seattle.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Cunningham, Korey

T Korey Cunningham (foot) was placed on reserve/injured by the Cardinals Tuesday (Dec. 25).

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Fitzgerald, Larry

WR Larry Fitzgerald has 698 receiving yards this season, and if does not get at least 82 yards in the final game he will have the lowest single-season receiving-yardage total in his 15-year career.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Sherfield, Trent

WR Trent Sherfield had a season-high six receptions on Sunday for 62 yards. He had 17 catches for 187 yards for the season.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Glennon, Mike

QB Mike Glennon got significant playing time for the second straight week on Sunday. He completed 5 of 7 passes for 63 yards against the Rams after completing 10 of 14 passes for 111 yards and a score the previous week against Atlanta.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Johnson, David

RB David Johnson ran for 35 yards on 10 carries Sunday, the third straight game he was held under 60 yards rushing and the fifth straight game he has averaged no more than 3.7 yards per carry.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Rosen, Josh

QB Josh Rosen completed 12 of 23 passes (52.2 percent) in the 31-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday. It was the 10th time this season he failed to complete at least 60 percent of his passes. He did not throw any interceptions, though. Rosen was the team's leading rusher ...

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Rosen, Josh

QB Josh Rosen left the game in the fourth quarter, the second straight game he was forced to leave because of subpar play. He finished 12-of-23 for 87 yards without a touchdown or an interception. "It's frustrating, but it's my fault," Rosen said of his early ...

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Fitzgerald, Larry

WR Larry Fitzgerald went out on the offensive in defense of embattled head coach Steve Wilks. Fitzgerald showed his support of Wilks via text to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport amid reports that the coach could be ushered out after his lone season with the Cardinals ...

New-addition Anderson carries Rams over Cardinals

With running back Todd Gurley sidelined by a knee injury on Sunday, new Los Angeles Rams signee C.J. Anderson filled in admirably in his team's dominating 31-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday. Anderson, the former ...

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Evans, Justin

G Justin Evans was released from the practice squad by the Cardinals Wednesday (Dec. 19) and then re-signed to the practice squad Thursday.

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Cooper, *Pharoh

WR Pharoh Cooper was claimed on waivers by the Cardinals from the Rams Wednesday (Dec. 19). Cooper (5-11, 208) was an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in 2017 with the Rams as a return specialist after appearing in all 16 games and finishing with 932 kick return ...

NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Smithson, Fish

S Fish Smithson was signed by the Cardinals to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 19). He had been waived by the Redskins Sept. 1. Smithson (5-11, 196) played in two games with Washington last season after entering the league with the Redskins as an undrafted ...

Mason Crosby didn't retire and now he's getting a workout with the Los Angeles Rams

Mason Crosby has been staying ready for this moment.The longtime Green Bay Packers kicker has been kicking from high school football fields and even from boats over the last few months for another opportunity in the NFL.Crosby now has the chance to show he still ...

Plaschke: Should Rams tank for Caleb?

The quarterback is creaky. The running game is questionable. The receiving corps is inconsistent. The offensive line is uncertain. The defense is untested.The Rams enter the 2023 season with the league’s youngest team, one of the league’s most depleted rosters, ...

Arizona Cardinals release depth chart, roster for NFL Week 1 vs. Washington Commanders

The Arizona Cardinals have released their first depth chart of the 2023-24 regular season ahead of Sunday's NFL Week 1 game against the Washington Commanders.With Kyler Murray on the PUP list, all eyes are on the quarterback position for the Cardinals, and the ...

Childhood homelessness introduced Julian Hill to football; now the former high school QB made the Dolphins as an undrafted TE

MIAMI GARDENS — When Miami Dolphins undrafted rookie tight end Julian Hill was between the ages of 5 and 10, he had a bout with homelessness while under the care of his biological mother.“Just being from house to house, trailer to trailer, sleeping on floors, ” ...

Clayton Tune bringing right mindset to Cardinals' starting QB battle

TEMPE — A lot of quarterback talk surrounding the Arizona Cardinal this past week has centered firmly around newcomer Josh Dobbs and rightfully so.Added out of nowhere last Thursday in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, Dobbs comes in as the likely Week 1 starter ...

Arizona Cardinals claim former Detroit Lions CB Starling Thomas off waivers

The Detroit Lions hoped to bring Starling Thomas V back on their practice squad after they cut the rookie cornerback Tuesday. The Arizona Cardinals had other ideas.The Cardinals were awarded Thomas off waivers Wednesday, the only Lions cut claimed by another team.The ...

Why the Browns are cool with Dorian Thompson-Robinson being one play away, and who their new experienced QB is

BEREA, Ohio -- Dorian Thompson-Robinson was napping last Thursday when the call came that Joshua Dobbs had been traded and he was now the No. 2 quarterback for the Cleveland Browns — one play away from replacing Deshaun Watson in this high-stakes season.“What a ...

49ers see trio claimed off waivers before they can reach practice squad

SANTA CLARA — Three undrafted rookies who impressed in 49ers’ training camp and the preseason got claimed off waivers Wednesday, a day after they failed to make the Niners’ initial 53-man roster.Cornerback D’Shawn Jamison got acquired by the Carolina Panthers, ...

Saints new punter Lou Hedley is an oddball: Here's 5 things you may not know about him

Saints new punter Lou Hedley is an oddball: Here's 5 things you may not know about himPunter from Australia Lou Hedley (39) participates in the New Orleans Saints Rookie Minicamp at the Saints Practice Facility in Metairie, Saturday, May 13, 2023.(Photo by Sophia ...

Lions don't claim anyone off waivers; CB Starling Thomas V claimed by Cardinals

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions didn't claim any players off waivers a day after the league's 32 teams trimmed their rosters to 53 players, but the team did see one of their cuts claimed, as cornerback Starling Thomas V was scooped up by the Arizona Cardinals.Thomas, ...

Is Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder ready for the regular season?

1. The no-spin zone: Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder played only 17 snaps during the exhibition games.Is he ready to elevate the NFL’s 31st-ranked passing attack into at least the top half of the league?“I’m good,” Ridder said. “I’m great. I’m excited. Ready ...

Falcons plan to continue to tweak their roster, practice squad

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons were one of the NFL leaders in transactions last season, so you knew they were not done after their initial cutdown to 53 players.The Falcons filled 14 of their 16 practice-squad spots and flipped out an offensive tackle on the 53-man ...

Cardinals' Josh Dobbs embracing journey while getting up to speed

TEMPE — “Everything works out for a reason, right?”Quarterback Josh Dobbs was real close to calling Arizona his new home earlier this offseason.With his familiarity with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork from their time in ...

With Titans’ 53-man roster set, here are 7 players near the top who will swing the season

7-9 minutes 8/29/2023NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It’s official, all you 53-man roster watchers: The Titans are keeping pass rusher Caleb Murphy, receiver Kearis Jackson and cornerback Anthony Kendall.Also official: Any extended discussion of those players, or guys such ...

Analysis: Breaking down Seahawks’ initial 53-man roster for 2023 season

RENTON — Following Seattle’s final preseason game Saturday at Green Bay, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said the team hoped to keep as much of its roster together as possible.Tuesday, when cutdown day arrived, Seattle mostly did just that.There were few real surprises ...

49ers reveal 53-man roster: Who makes cut on Super Bowl-caliber roster?

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers ended last season without any healthy quarterbacks. This season, three made the initial 53-man roster, led by Brock Purdy but not including Trey Lance, who got dealt Friday night to Dallas.Not making Tuesday’s cut and instead cast onto the ...

Here’s the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster — and the players they cut to get there

Howie Roseman made a few surprise moves on cutdown day.Eagles Executive Vice President Howie Roseman left and head coach Nick Sirianni hold a press conference to address cutdown day, NovaCare Complex, Tuesday, August 29, 2023Eagles Executive Vice President Howie ...

The Saints made some difficult decisions, but they have their 53-man roster set — for now

When he was standing at the post-game podium after the preseason finale Sunday night, New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen referenced the tough decisions that loomed for the team prior to Tuesday’s 3 p.m. deadline to trim the roster down to 53 players.The head ...

Detroit Lions to activate Emmanuel Moseley off PUP, eligible to play Week 1 vs. Chiefs

The Detroit Lions are getting one of the top cornerbacks back on the field, just in time for the regular season.The Lions activated cornerback Emmanuel Moseley from the physically unable to perform list to the 53-man roster Tuesday, one of 25 moves they made at ...

Detroit Lions' unconventional roster construction is all about keeping talent

Whether it’s drafting running backs high in the first round or setting their initial 53-man roster, the Detroit Lions are comfortable with the unconventional.The Lions made their final 25 roster moves Tuesday and finished the day with an unusual mix of 21 offensive ...

Falcons elect to keep 3 quarterbacks on 53-man roster

By D. Orlando LedbetterFLOWERY BRANCH — Early in training camp, Falcons coach Arthur Smith discussed how much tougher it would be to make the team in 2023.The Falcons cut their roster from 86 players to 53 on Tuesday to meet the NFL’s 4 p.m. deadline. The Falcons ...