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Cardinals cut S Qwuantrezz Knight

Knight played in six games for Arizona last season, logging no stats in four defensive and 32 special teams snaps.

The Arizona Cardinals announced a roster move, one that won’t really move the needle for fans. The team announced that safety Qwuantrezz Knight was cut.

Knight is placed on waivers for any other team to claim him. If he goes unclaimed after 24 hours, he will become a free agent, as his contract is terminated.

Knight wasn’t with the Cardinals long.

After spending his rookie season in 2022 on the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad (he was a rookie free agent out of UCLA that year), he was signed by the Cardinals to their active roster from the Niners’ practice squad back in September. He also spent time on Arizona’s practice squad before being re-signed to the roster in November.

He appeared in six games, playing four defensive snaps and 32 on special teams. He did not log any statistics.

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49ers should bring back familiar UDFA

The #49ers should bring back this familiar face who was just released by the Cardinals:

The Arizona Cardinals on Thursday released defensive back Qwuantrezz Knight.

This name might not mean much to those not dialed deep into 49ers offseason rosters or the practice squad, but Knight was a popular name in camp for San Francisco since they signed him as an undrafted rookie following the 2022 draft. He was let go as part of the 49ers’ final roster cuts last offseason and the Cardinals swooped in to sign him. Now Knight is available following his release from Arizona and the 49ers should aim to bring him back.

Last season Knight debuted for the Cardinals and played in six games, mostly contributing on special teams. It’s not so much that the 49ers can solve all of their problems by bringing him in, but he provides some safety/cornerback versatility that could give San Francisco some options this offseason. He’s also able to contribute on special teams.

While there will be other additions in the secondary who’ll move the needle more than Knight, it would be worthwhile for the 49ers to tap back in and give him another chance to contribute. If he can help, that would be a nice boost for a secondary that desperately needs some quality depth. If he can’t, it’s a low-risk addition that won’t have many significant ramifications for San Francisco’s offseason.

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Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers from 35-31 loss to Cardinals

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players in the Philadelphia Eagles 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17

The Eagles no longer control their destiny for the No. 2 overall seed and NFC East after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With fans and pundits outraged by the loss, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players via PFF. 

NFC playoff picture: Eagles fall behind Cowboys after shocking loss to Cardinals

We’re looking at an updated NFC playoff picture after the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles entered Sunday controlling their own destiny in the NFC, while still having opportunity to move up as far as No. 1 with help.

That plan was demolished, as Arizona upset Philadelphia 35-31 at Lincoln Financial Field, upending the NFC race, while sending Nick Sirianni’s team to the No. 5 seed, and a date on the road against the NFC South’s division winner.

With fans and pundits in shock, here’s an updated look at the NFC playoff picture.

National reaction to Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Cardinals in Week 17

We’re looking at the national reaction of the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at home in Week 17

In what can only be described as a shocking performance, the Eagles no longer control their destiny after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 physical carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With the outcome now final, here’s the national reaction to the Eagles’ stunning collapse.

Eagles vs. Cardinals: 10 players to watch in Week 17 matchup

We’re looking at ten players to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 17 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles (11-4) are just three hours away from hosting the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.

There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.

With pregame warmups set to begin, we’re looking at ten players to watch on both team.

Eagles announce 3 roster moves ahead of matchup vs. Cardinals

The Philadelphia Eagles activated cornerback Avonte Maddox ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles are getting healthier and one of their most important defenders is returning to the lineup, as Avonte Maddox has been activated from injured reserve.

Philadelphia elevated linebacker Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game, and placed tight end Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve.

Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

3 keys for Eagles offense vs. Cardinals defense in Week 17

We’re looking at 3 keys for the Philadelphia Eagles offense vs. Arizona Cardinals defense in Week 17

The Eagles (11-4) host the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.

There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.

With kickoff less than 24 hours away, here are three keys for the Eagles offense against the Cardinal’s defense.

Cardinals add defensive back off 49ers practice squad

The #49ers lost a practice squad DB to the Cardinals.

The 49ers on Monday lost defensive back Qwuantrezz Knight to the Arizona Cardinals according to Matt Barrows of the Athletic.

It’s not a huge surprise the Cardinals poached the second-year undrafted free agent from San Francisco since they tried claiming him off waivers after final cuts.

Knight was a candidate to come up off the practice squad for San Francisco’s Week 2 game after they placed CB Samuel Womack on IR with a knee injury. Instead they elevated CB Tre Swilling.

The 49ers originally signed Knight as an undrafted rookie in 2022 out of UCLA. He spent all of last season on the practice squad, but now he should get an opportunity to debut in Arizona after they placed safety Budda Baker on IR.

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NFL draft prospects for the Lions to know in CFB Week 8

Here are some of the players in action on Saturday, October 23rd for Detroit Lions fans to know as potential draftees

The cold weather has arrived in much of the country, making it feel more like football outside. It only took until the eighth week of the 2021 college football season, the week before Halloween, for the weather to start becoming more of an issue for the players.

We’re getting more and more data points and game films on prospects by the week. Many players are rapidly approaching the end of their college careers.

Here are some of the players in action on Saturday, October 23rd for Detroit Lions fans to know as potential draftees.

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