Arizona Cardinals
Ryan Williams - #34 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 207 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/09/1990 |
| Birthplace | Cold Spring, NY |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 2nd round, 6th pick by Cardinals |
Left in Manning's wake
With Peyton Manning headed to Denver, what will the other teams who were vying for his services do at the all-important QB position?
Kolb receives roster bonus from Cardinals
Apparently out of the running for Peyton Manning, the Cardinals decided to pay Kevin Kolb a $7 million roster bonus Friday that keeps him on the team.
Cardinals re-sign OT Brown
Days after releasing him, the Cardinals have re-signed OT Levi Brown to a five-year contract.
Manning to work out for Denver; Miami out of running
Peyton Manning will work out for the Broncos Friday at Duke University, the Denver Post's Mike Klis reported, but the Titans remain in the running.
Dolphins upgrade nickel by signing Marshall
The Dolphins have yet to make the big splash in free agency but did add DB Richard Marshall, who appears to be the favorite to play nickel.
Dolphins ink DB Marshall to three-year deal
Former Cardinals DB Richard Marshall tweeted that he had agreed to a three-year deal with the Dolphins on Wednesday evening.
Cardinals sign OL Snyder
The Cardinals have signed former 49ers OL Adam Snyder to a five-year contract.
Report: Cardinals to release OT Brown
The Cardinals are expected to release OT Levi Brown, who is reportedly due a base salary of $8.3 million in 2012.
Manning spends six hours at Cardinals HQ
Peyton Manning spent nearly six hours at the Cardinals' headquarters and training facility on Sunday in meetings designed to lure the superstar to the desert.
Report: Manning to visit Arizona
The Cardinals are next on Peyton Manning's free-agent tour. After spending more than 24 hours in Denver, Manning is reportedly heading to Arizona.
Cardinals give one-year offers to three RFAs
The Cardinals have given one-year qualifying offers to S Rashad Johnson, RB LaRod Stephens-Howling and CB Greg Toler.
Concerns at OT position weigh heavily on Cardinals
With Calais Campbell's franchise tag out of the way, we hear the Cardinals' concerns at offensive tackle are as primary a focus as any with free agency around the corner.
Handicapping the odds for Manning's next team
The question on everyone's mind: Where will Peyton Manning sign?
Cardinals place franchise tag on DE Campbell
The Cardinals have placed the franchise tag on DE Calais Campbell, meaning the fifth-year player will earn approximately $10.6 million in 2012.
Saints, Cardinals to play in Hall of Fame Game
The Cardinals and Saints will open the 2012 preseason in the Hall of Fame Game, the NFL announced on Wednesday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they are putting running back Ryan Williams on injured reserve with a left shoulder injury, officially ending his season. Coach Ken Whisenhunt had said Monday that Williams' injury would put him out for the remainder of the year.|||||||
Williams' injury, the result of a hard hit during Thursday night's loss at St. Louis, was another blow to an already struggling running game. Arizona was already without Beanie Wells until at least Thanksgiving weekend because of a severe turf toe injury. The Cardinals rank 31st out of 32 NFL teams in yards rushing per game at 63.4. Only Oakland's 60.8 is worse.
The Arizona Cardinals' already embattled running game has taken a severe blow with the announcement that Williams is out for the season with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery.|||||||
The Cardinals already are without Beanie Wells until at least Thanksgiving weekend because of a severe turf toe injury. The hard-luck Williams missed all of his rookie season a year ago with a torn patella tendon. He injured his shoulder on a hard hit during last Thursday night's loss at St. Louis.
Williams had 14 carries for 33 yards in Thursday's 17-3 loss to St. Louis.|||||||
Williams' 164 yards are 30th in the league, and is average of 2.8 yards per carry is 44th among the 49 players with at least 6.25 attempts per game.
Williams was injured Thursday night when he took a hit to the helmet at the end of a run against the St. Louis Rams.|||||||
Williams gained 12 yards on the play early in the fourth quarter before being hit by Darian Stewart. Williams slammed his helmet down after reaching the sideline.
With Beanie Wells expected to miss at least seven games, the Cardinals will lean heavily on second-year pro Ryan Williams, who had been splitting time with Wells.|||||||
Williams rushed for 83 yards on 13 carries against Philadelphia last Sunday.