Newlyweds' fiery entrance, cow struck by lightning, condom filled with fentanyl: This week's unusual headlines
A break from bad news: From a toddler ordering nearly three-dozen cheeseburgers to a newlywed couple's fiery wedding-day entrance, there was no shortage of strange and unusual stories this week.
Cardinals rookie Christian Matthew almost gave up on NFL dream for Walmart job
Christian Matthew said he was "very close" to accepting the Walmart job, but his family stepped in to remind him those jobs would always be there, playing in the NFL is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Arizona Cardinals reveal 2022 season schedule; to play Kansas City Chiefs in home opener
The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2022 season at home against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The following week, the Cardinals will travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders.
Cardinals' Kyler Murray offers support for teammate DeAndre Hopkins amid 6-game ban: 'We got you family'
"Hop’s character has never been in question… we got you family," Kyler Murray tweeted.
Cardinals to host 49ers on Monday Night Football in Mexico City in 2022
The Cardinals were required by the NFL to host a game outside the United States by 2023 after being awarded the hosting rights to the Super Bowl that will be played in February 2023.
Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins 'confused and shocked' by positive PED test: 'I wasn't careful enough'
"I fully intend to get to the bottom of this. As soon as I have more information I will share it," Arizona Cardinals All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said of his suspension.
Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins suspended 6 games without pay for violating PED policy
Hopkins' suspension is a stunning blow for the Cardinals, who finished with an 11-6 record last season but faded down the stretch when the All-Pro wide receiver was out of the lineup because of injuries.
Kyler Murray seems happy, so Cards are too after NFL draft
The Arizona Cardinals did a good job of filling perceived needs during this year’s NFL draft, adding a talented young receiver in a first-round trade, a pass-catching tight end in the second round, and a pair of intriguing edge rushers in the third round.
Cardinals add tight end, pass rushers in draft’s second day
The Cardinals selected Colorado State tight end Trey McBride before turning to the defense, adding San Diego State edge rusher Cameron Thomas with the No. 87 pick in the third round.
Cardinals pull off trade, add WR Marquise Brown from Ravens
The move shores up one big area of need for the Cardinals, who were hunting for a No. 2 receiver to pair with three-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins. Brown caught 91 passes, including six touchdowns, for 1,008 yards last season for the Ravens.
NFL Draft 2022: Everything you need to know about players, team picks, schedule
The next generation of stars will hear their names called by their future teams Thursday night at the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.
Even with Murray drama, Cards confident in team’s direction
The Cardinals appeared to be one of the more stable franchises in the NFL just six months ago, but a late-season collapse and a contract spat between Murray and the team’s front office have brought some drama to the desert.
WR A.J. Green returns to Arizona Cardinals on 1-year deal
Receiver A.J. Green played in 16 games last season, catching 54 passes for 848 yards and three touchdowns.
Ex-Cardinals coach Steve Wilks joins NFL discrimination lawsuit
In the lawsuit, Wilks claims he wasn't given a chance to succeed as the head coach because of poor decisions made by upper management.
Cardinals sign OL Will Hernandez to 1-year deal
The 6-foot-3, 332-pound Hernandez played the past four seasons with the New York Giants, which is the team that drafted him in 2018 in the second round out of UTEP.
Cardinals Caravan: Where fans across Arizona can meet players, cheerleaders and the mascot
Cardinals players, cheerleaders, and the mascot Big Red will visit six Arizona cities: Kingman, Lake Havasu, Sedona, Flagstaff, Safford and Tucson.
Gladney, Williams agree to deals with Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals have signed cornerback Jeff Gladney to a two-year contract and also brought back tight end Maxx Williams on a one-year deal.
Cardinals bring back Pro Bowl RB Conner on 3-year deal
James Conner was a huge part of the Cardinals’ offense last season with 752 yards rushing and 375 yards receiving. The 26-year-old clearly had a feel for the end zone, scoring 15 times on the ground and three times after catching passes.
Tight end Zach Ertz agrees to 3-year deal with Cardinals
The 31-year-old Ertz had 56 catches for 574 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games with the Cardinals last season following an October trade with Philadelphia.
Cardinals have several roster decisions after 11-win season
The Cardinals have to decide if they can re-sign Chandler Jones, who has totaled 71 1/2 sacks with the franchise over six seasons. Arizona also might look for veteran help at linebacker after releasing Jordan Hicks.