Arizona cardinals news

Here are the latest news and updates from the Arizona Cardinals:

Recent News

• The Cardinals have signed quarterback Colt McCoy to a one-year contract extension, according to ESPN. McCoy has been the team's backup quarterback since 2020.
• The team has also signed defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence to a one-year contract extension, according to NFL Network. Lawrence has been a key contributor on the Cardinals' defensive line.
• The Cardinals have released wide receiver Tavon Austin, according to NFL Network. Austin was signed by the team in the offseason but struggled to make an impact.

Injury Updates

• Quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a shoulder injury, according to ESPN. Murray suffered the injury in the team's Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
• Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a hamstring injury, according to NFL Network. Hopkins suffered the injury in the team's Week 3 game against the Rams.
• Defensive end J.J. Watt is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a shoulder injury, according to ESPN. Watt suffered the injury in the team's Week 3 game against the Rams.

Upcoming Schedule

• The Cardinals have a tough stretch of games coming up, with matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Green Bay Packers over the next three weeks.
• The team will look to bounce back from a tough loss to the Rams in Week 3, which dropped their record to 2-1.

Standings

• The Cardinals are currently in second place in the NFC West, behind the 49ers and ahead of the Rams.
• The team is 2-1 on the season, with their only loss coming to the Rams in Week 3.

Player Spotlight

• Quarterback Kyler Murray has been impressive in his first three games of the season, throwing for 844 yards and 5 touchdowns. He's also rushed for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns.
• Wide receiver Christian Kirk has been a bright spot for the Cardinals, catching 15 passes for 234 yards and 2 touchdowns in the team's first three games.
• Defensive end J.J. Watt has been dominant on the defensive line, recording 10 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in the team's first three games.