NFL free agency begins with the “legal tampering period” on Monday, which means news and rumors will start coming in from all over the league.
The Arizona Cardinals have a number of key players hitting free agency.
With a new general manager and coaching staff, we could see a lot of turnover.
Arizona has about $35 million in salary cap space with which to work right now.
Below we will keep all the rumors and reports updated as news comes.
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Player re-signings
The following Cardinals players will be coming back, agreeing to new contracts.
- WR Greg Dortch (story)
- RT Kelvin Beachum gets a two-year deal to return.
- K Matt Prater returns on a two-year deal.
- RB Corey Clement re-signs on a one-year contract.
- OL Will Hernandez to return on a two-year, $9 million deal.
- LB Zeke Turner re-signs one a one-year contract.
- QB David Blough returns on a one-year contract.
- CB Antonio Hamilton returns on a one-year contract.
- DL Jonathan Ledbetter signs his one-year ERFA tender.
Player releases
Free agents signing, speaking with other teams
These Cardinals players are in talks or have agreed to deals with other teams.
- DL Zach Allen is heading to the Denver Broncos, joining former defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, on a three-year, $45.75 million contract.
- CB Byron Murphy is headed to the Minnesota Vikings on a two-year. $22 million contract.
- DL Trysten Hill is signing with the Cleveland Browns.
- OL Cody Ford signs with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- DL Michael Dogbe joins the Jacksonville Jaguars on a one-year contract.
Free agent additions, rumors
The following players are talking to or have agreed to sign with the Cardinals.
- Former Eagles linebacker Kyzir White joins the Cardinals on a two-year, $11 million contract.
- Former Patriots and Browns offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt gets a two-year deal with the Cardinals.
- Former Titans defensive linemanKevin Strong comes to the Cardinals on a one-year deal.
- Former Colts and Eagles WR Zach Pascal agrees to a two-year contract to join the Cardinals.
- Defensive lineman L.J. Collier, a former first-round pick of the Seahawks, agrees to a one-year contract with Arizona.
- Former Titans tackle Dennis Daley gets a two-year deal to join the Cardinals.
Trades, trade rumors
The following trades are rumored or have been agreed upon for the Cardinals:
