Arizona Cardinals
Rashard Mendenhall - #28 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/19/1987 |
| Birthplace | Skokie, IL |
| College | Illinois |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 23rd pick by Steelers |
Jets bench Sanchez, beat Cardinals
Third-stringer Greg McElroy stepped in for a struggling Mark Sanchez and energized the Jets to a 7-6 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Cardinals' sinking feeling grows with Sendlein out for year
Just what the Cardinals needed: Another crushing blow to their offensive line with the season-ending loss of C Lyle Sendlein.
Scout's Notebook: Cardinals LILB Daryl Washington
PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the NFL's top blitzing 'backer, Daryl Washington.
Cardinals lose C Sendlein for the season
Cardinals starting C Lyle Sendlein will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, the team confirmed Monday.
Same old story for Cardinals
The Cardinals started a new quarterback but the result was much of the same as they fell to the Rams for their seventh straight loss.
NFC West Spin cycle: Kaepernick teams up with 'D' to keep Niners hot
The 49ers remained hot, the Rams rebounded with a win, the Seahawks shot themselves in the foot and the Cardinals kept losing in Week 12.
Rams beat Cardinals behind Jenkins' two interception-return TDs
Janoris Jenkins returned two interceptions for touchdowns and St. Louis dominated the second half to hand the Cardinals their seventh loss in a row.
Change is in the air in Arizona
The way we hear it, both Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves are officially on the hot seat.
Rookie QB Lindley gets start for Cardinals
Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt announced that rookie Ryan Lindley will start at quarterback in Week 12 vs. the Rams.
Cardinals activate RB Wells, release LB Westerman
The Cardinals activated RB Beanie Wells off the short-term injured-reserve list and released Jamaal Westerman.
NFC West Spin cycle: Rams, Cardinals continue to roll downhill
While the Seahawks rested on their bye week, there was no rest for the weary Rams and Cardinals following losses to the Jets and Falcons.
Cardinals past point of no return?
The Cardinals appear to be limping toward the finish line to complete a dismal season that was once filled with promise.
Falcons survive Cardinals despite Ryan's five picks
Matt Ryan overcame a career-worst five interceptions, and the Falcons rallied for a sloppy 23-19 victory over the Cardinals.
Rookie tackles settling in for Cardinals
Get used to rookie tackles starting for the Cardinals the rest of the season — for better or worse.
More passing should be in Cards
The Cardinals need to add some new elements to spark what has been a lackluster offense, especially getting the receivers more involved.
PLAYER NEWS
The Arizona Cardinals addressed one of their significant needs on Wednesday by reaching agreement on a one-year contract with Mendenhall.|||||||
Mendenhall played four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where his offensive coordinator for much of that time was new Arizona head coach Bruce Arians. Mendenhall had a difficult 2012 season after tearing an ACL in 2011. Last year, he rushed for just 182 yards in 52 carries. Mendenhall rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
Mendenhall returned to action, rushing 11 times for 50 yards in the Steelers' loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.|||||||
It was his first action since November.
Mendenhall is active Sunday against the Bengals.|||||||
Mendenhall was suspended for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made Rashard Mendenhall inactive for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers, the second straight week the running back has been scratched.|||||||
Mendenhall hasn't played since fumbling in a loss to Cleveland on Nov. 25. Jonathan Dwyer will make his second straight start at running back, with Isaac Redman the first one off the bench.
Mendenhall was inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore.|||||||
Mendenhall wasn't listed on the injury report so it was like a result of his two fumbles on four carries last week against Cleveland.