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Cardinals OL Marcus Gilbert announces retirement after 10 NFL seasons

The former 2nd-round pick didn’t playa down for the Cardinals in his two seasons with the team.

The Arizona Cardinals were set to get offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert back for the 2021 season. However, after two years of not playing a single down for them, Gilbert has announced his retirement from the NFL.

He made the announcement via social media.

He played 10 seasons in the NFL after getting selected in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. He spent eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Cardinals acquired him in 2019 in a trade for a sixth-round draft pick.

He was set to be the team’s starting right tackle but tore his ACL in practice before the season opener. He did not play a single down that season.

Then, after he re-signed a one-year deal for 2020, he opted out of the season due to the pandemic as a high-risk player.

Now he retires.

He was set to make $1.075 million in salary, $150,000 of which was guaranteed. His contract comes off the books and the Cardinals should have no dead money against the cap from his deal.

He played in only 12 games since 2016.

The Cardinals are fine at right tackle without him. They re-signed Kelvin Beachum to a two-year deal and have Josh Jones, their 2020 third-round draft pick, behind him.

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Former Steeler Marcus Gilbert announces his retirement

Marcus Gilbert spent eight seasons with the Steelers.

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Gilbert was the Steelers second-round pick in 2011 and a fixture at right tackle for most of his career.

Gilbert made a point in his goodbye to offer a special thank you to the Steelers and the Rooney family for drafting him. Gilbert was one of the most underrated offensive tackles to play for the Steelers and the team has been hunting his replacement since he left for the Arizona Cardinals in 2019.

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Cardinals OL Marcus Gilbert explains his choice to opt out of 2020 season

Gilbert says he is a high-risk player and has high-risk family members of the coronavirus.

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Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert became the first player on the team to decide to opt out of the 2020 season because of concerns of the coronavirus.

He explained his decision not to play on social media.

He wrote:

After much thought and prayer, I have decided to Opt Out of the 2020 NFL Season. While this decision was not easy for me, I felt it was the best decision due to my standing as a high-risk player with high-risk family members. I am grateful for the opportunities that have been afforded me over many years in the NFL and I am looking forward to returning stronger than ever for the 2021 NFL Season. Furthermore, I am sending out my thoughts and prayers for the safety and success of my teammates and all those playing across the league this year.

With his designation as a high-risk player, he will be paid a $350,000 stipend and his contract tolls to next season. That amount will be an advance. He was due to make $1.05 million this season.

Slated to start the year as the starter at right tackle, the Cardinals will have a battle for the starting job in training camp.

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Report: OL Marcus Gilbert is first Cardinals player to opt out of 2020 season

The starting right tackle job is now up for grabs.

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The Arizona Cardinals have thus far been very fortunate to not have had any players on their roster test positive for the coronavirus. They also did not have any players who have chosen to opt out of the season. However, that has changed.

Tackle Marcus Gilbert, who was expected to slide back in as the starting right tackle after missing all 2019 with a torn ACL, is choosing to not play this season during the pandemic, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Gilbert, 32, was entering his 10th NFL season. He has only played 12 games over the last three seasons.

His one-year contract will toll and he will be a Cardinal in 2021. It is unknown whether he is considered a high-risk opt-out or not. A general opt-out will allow the player to get $150,000 in salary this year as an advance for 2021. If a player qualifies as high-risk, he will be paid $350,000 this year.

With Gilbert opting out, the starting right tackle job will open up, but the Cardinals have plenty of candidates. They recently signed veteran Kelvin Beachum. Justin Murray, who started 12 games last season, is back and the team drafted Josh Jones in the third round in April.

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OL Marcus Gilbert, TE Maxx Williams designated with non-football illness

This designation suggests it isn’t an issue with COVID-19.

The Arizona Cardinals did not have anyone begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list and have not had anyone either opt out of the season or get placed on the COVID-19 list. However, on Sunday, two players appeared on the NFL transaction list for the team.

Right tackle Marcus Gilbert and tight end Maxx Williams, both expected to be starters, were designated with non-football illnesses.

They still count against the 80-man offseason roster but will not be able to work out yet.

Gilbert is coming off a torn ACL but head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he was supposed to be ready to go.

The NFI designation suggests that both Gilbert and Williams are dealing with something other than the coronavirus.

If they are not cleared of the designation before the season begins, they will have to sit out at least the first six weeks of the season.

Gilbert’s health is something to watch. He has only played in 12 games over the last three seasons.

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4 position battles for starting jobs to watch for the Cardinals

The starting lineup is mostly set, but right tackle, defensive end, inside linebacker and safety all will have competition to start.

The Arizona Cardinals mostly have a starting lineup on offense and defense set, but not every spot is completely secured. Here are the starting jobs that will be a battle as minicamp takes place (sometime) and training camp begins later this summer.

RT: Marcus Gilbert vs. Justin Murray vs. Josh Jones

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Gilbert is the favorite to start, as he was the starter last year until he tore his ACL, he has the most experience and is arguably the best lineman they have.

However, his injury history screams at you that he can’t be trusted to be the guy, as he has only played 12 games in the last three seasons.

Murray gained the praise of his coach and general manager, while the team is super high on Jones, a steal in the third round of the draft. He wants to play right away.

This could be fun to watch.

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RT Marcus Gilbert’s contract won’t keep Cardinals from drafting O-lineman

His contract is for only just over $1 million but can be worth up to $3.75 million.

The Arizona Cardinals announced last week they agreed to terms with tackle Marcus Gilbert on a one-year deal to return to the team in 2020. Initially, what was reported was that the contract is worth up to $3.75 million.

While it can be worth that much, it appears to be loaded with incentives.

The numbers are in at Over the Cap and he has almost a minimum deal.

He will make $1.05 million in salary and $150,000 of it is guaranteed.

It does not list per-game roster bonuses. If the deal is worth up to $3.75 million, it is because it is loaded with bonuses.

He will have to battle Justin Murray for the starting job and, at that salary, there isn’t even a guarantee he makes the team.

What it also means is that the Cardinals still could logically draft a tackle with the eighth overall pick.

Gilbert, when healthy, is one of the more talented right tackles in the NFL. However, he is coming off a torn ACL he suffered before the first game of last season and has only played in 12 games over the last three seasons.

They brought him back because of what he can be but they did not commit a lot of money, so everything is still on the table when it comes to their first-round pick in the draft.

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OL Marcus Gilbert returning to Cardinals on one-year deal

He missed all last season and has played in only 12 games over the last three years.

The Arizona Cardinals are bringing a 12th player for 2020 who was going to be a free agent. The latest is tackle Marus Gilbert, who didn’t play a down last season.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he is returning to the Cardinals on a one-year contract that can pay him up to $3.75 million.

The team announced the deal Thursday afternoon.

The contract is likely heavily incentive-laden and based on playing time.

Gilbert is a very talented lineman but has only played in 12 games over the last three seasons. He tore his ACL in practice in Week 1 before the season opener and was placed on injured reserve.

By re-signing him and bringing back Justin Murray, the Cardinals now are technically set at right tackle. The two will compete for the starting job.

The Cardinals acquired Gilbert last year in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round pick.

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9 free agents the Cardinals could still sign

The Cardinals don’t have a ton to spend – but it may be time for some famous Steve Keim one year deals.

The Arizona Cardinals have slowed in free agency but are likely not done quite yet. They might have signed their last starter, but there are players that still could interest Steve Keim and Kliff Kingsbury from a depth or rotational standpoint. After all, Keim is known for handing out some short term “prove-it” deals.

And, unfortunately for Arizona, barring any unforeseen cap-savings moves like other trades or cuts, they don’t have a ton to spend.

Here are nine options.

S Damarious Randall

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Randall likely will be linked to Arizona since he went to Arizona State. He might be too expensive for what Arizona is wanting to spend, although he might take a Steve Keim one year prove-it deal. The Cardinals right now are counting on second-year player Jalen Thompson to be a starter right now. 

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4 right tackles the Jets should avoid in free agency

Jets Wire takes a look at four right tackles that Joe Douglas should stay away from in free agency.

There is no doubt that the Jets need some help at right tackle.

Brandon Shell was downright disappointing in 2019 and Chuma Edoga still has a long way to go in his development before he can be considered for a starting job. Joe Douglas will likely use free agency to fill the void on the right side of New York’s offensive line, but the first-year general manager must be careful in his pursuit of a new starter in the trenches.

There are plenty of attractive right tackles available on the open market this offseason, but some should not be touched under any circumstance. Who are the right tackles Douglas and the Jets should avoid in free agency? Let’s take a look.

Dennis Kelly

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Kelly has made 31 career starts and briefly overlapped with Douglas in Philadelphia, but his experience and minimal familiarity with New York’s general manager should not cause the Jets to heavily pursue the veteran tackle this offseason.

Kelly is not a full-time starter anymore for a reason. His experience on the line is good to have, but New York needs an established starter at right tackle. If the Jets go after Kelly as a backup that is all well and good, but odds are some team will throw starter-level money at him once free agency kicks off.

The Jets should not be that team. They can find better options at right tackle elsewhere.

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