Arizona Cardinals
Carson Palmer - #3 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/27/1979 |
| Birthplace | Fresno, CA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 1st round, 1st pick by Bengals |
Cardinals release RB Wells
The Cardinals released former first-round pick RB Beanie Wells, the team announced Monday.
Cardinals part ways with SS Wilson
The Cardinals released SS Adrian Wilson on Friday. The 33-year old has played in 181 games for the Cardinals in 12 seasons.
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We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Arizona Cardinals, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Cardinals release LB Bradley, CB Gay
The Cardinals released LB Stewart Bradley and CB William Gay, the team announced Friday
Old-school Arians feeling young at heart
New Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians generated an old-school vibe while holding court at the Combine.
Cardinals promote Licht to VP of player personnel
The Cardinals promoted Jason Licht to vice president of player personnel, the team announced Tuesday.
Cardinals hire Goodwin, Bowles and Moore
The Cardinals hired Harold Goodwin (offensive coordinator), Todd Bowles (defensive coordinator) and Tom Moore (assistant head coach/offense).
Browns hire Horton as defensive coordinator
The Browns hired former Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton to run their defense, the team announced Friday.
Cardinals hire Arians as head coach
Arizona hired former Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians as its new head coach.
Whisenhunt hired as Chargers' offensive coordinator
The Chargers hired former Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt as their offensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
Cardinals interview Bevell, plan to talk to Arians
The Cardinals have interviewed Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and plan to talk to Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians.
Gruden confirms interviews, but plans to stay with Bengals
Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden confirmed he will interview for head-coaching jobs but intends to stay in Cincinnati.
Cardinals promote Keim to GM
The Cardinals announced Tuesday that Steve Keim has been promoted to be the team’s new general manager.
Cardinals' search for head coach suddenly 'wide open'
We hear Cardinals team president Mike Bidwill appears to be in no great rush to find a new head coach.
PLAYER NEWS
The Arizona Cardinals have acquired quarterback Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders. The Cardinals gave up a conditional 2014 draft pick and swapped one of their sixth-round picks this year for Oakland's seventh-round selection.|||||||
Palmer, who agreed to rework his contract with the Cardinals, is expected to move into the starting quarterback role for new Arizona coach Bruce Arians.
Palmer suffered cracked ribs and a bruised lung after a hard hit by Carolina linebacker Greg Hardy and will not play in the team's final game.|||||||
Palmer was hit in the back by Hardy late in the first quarter while rolling out to throw. Hardy appeared to lead with his helmet and drew an unnecessary roughness penalty on the play. Raiders coach Dennis Allen said he is undecided whether to start Matt Leinart or Terrelle Pryor in place of Palmer.
Palmer topped 300 yards for the third straight game and had two touchdowns Sunday, but he also had one interception returned for a score and threw another in the end zone during a 38-17 loss to New Orleans.|||||||
Palmer has 1,094 yards and eight TDs in his three games this month but has also been intercepted six times. He has 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions this season.
Palmer was 29 of 45 for 368 yards, two touchdowns and an interception against Baltimore on Sunday.|||||||
Palmer has been intercepted nine times in as many games this season, but continues to be a decent fantasy play if only because the Raiders are one of the NFL's most pass-happy teams. Palmer has attempted 45-plus passes in five contests this season.
Palmer threw for 414 yards and had three of his four touchdowns in the fourth quarter as Oakland lost 42-32 to Tampa Bay on Sunday. Palmer, though, also had three INTs.|||||||
Palmer is on pace for his third 4,000-yard season.