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The Cardinals bring another hometown player back to Arizona and address the need they have at outside linebacker opposite All-Pro Chandler Jones.
A day after being released by the Lions, Devon Kennard will sign a three-year contract with the Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Kennard was a standout high school player at Desert Vista in Ahwatukee. His father played offensive line for the Cardinals in the 90s.
Kennard had seven sacks last season and seven in 2018 for the Lions. He sacked Kyler Murray three times in the Cardinals’ season opener last year

According to kicker Zane Gonzalez’ agent Mike McCartney, the Cardinals have placed a second-round tender on his client.
Under the second-round tender, he may negotiate with other teams and sign an offer sheet. However, the Cardinals have the ability to match the offer.
Gonzalez was fantastic in 2019, making 31-of-35 field goals and 34-of-35 PATs. The projected salary for a second-round tender is $3.25 million

According to kicker Zane Gonzalez’ agent Mike McCartney, the Cardinals have placed a second-round tender on his client.
Under the second-round tender, he may negotiate with other teams and sign an offer sheet. However, the Cardinals have the ability to match the offer.
Gonzalez was fantastic in 2019, making 31-of-35 field goals and 34-of-35 PATs. The projected salary for a second-round tender is $3.25 million

In a blockbuster deal, the Cardinals acquired All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Texans in exchange for running back David Johnson and two draft picks.
Hopkins will join Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk, and Kenyan Drake as major weapons for Kyler Murray and the Arizona offense in 2020.
In 15 games for Houston in 2019, the 27-year-old caught 104 passes on 150 targets for 1,165 yards and 7 touchdowns. He also made 15 catches for 208 yards in 2 postseason games

In a blockbuster deal, the Cardinals acquired All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Texans in exchange for running back David Johnson and two draft picks.
Hopkins will join Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk, and Kenyan Drake as major weapons for Kyler Murray and the Arizona offense in 2020.
In 15 games for Houston in 2019, the 27-year-old caught 104 passes on 150 targets for 1,165 yards and 7 touchdowns. He also made 15 catches for 208 yards in 2 postseason games

The Cardinals have expressed their desire to keep running back Kenyan Drake and re-sign him. In a bit of a surprise move, they will keep him for at least one more season.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals are using the transition tag on Drake.
According to Over the Cap, it is estimated the Cardinals will pay him a little more than $10 million in salary for 2020. It does allow the Cardinals more time to negotiate a long-term deal with him.
Drake was acquired midseason for a fifth-round draft pick from the Miami Dolphins and in just eight games, he led the team in rushing.
He rushed for 643 yards and eight touchdowns, including seven touchdowns in his final three games

The Cardinals have expressed their desire to keep running back Kenyan Drake and re-sign him. In a bit of a surprise move, they will keep him for at least one more season.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals are using the transition tag on Drake.
According to Over the Cap, it is estimated the Cardinals will pay him a little more than $10 million in salary for 2020. It does allow the Cardinals more time to negotiate a long-term deal with him.
Drake was acquired midseason for a fifth-round draft pick from the Miami Dolphins and in just eight games, he led the team in rushing.
He rushed for 643 yards and eight touchdowns, including seven touchdowns in his final three games