Who is expiring?
Posted by on March 3, 2011 – 2:53 pmRegardless of the status of the CBA, the Cardinals have a chunk of players whose contracts will expire whenever the league year ends. What that means for free agency is uncertain because the CBA will address those rules. But as an FYI, here is a list of the current Cardinals who will have their contract run out this offseason. If a player has an asterisk, he has at least four accrued seasons in the NFL:
- FB Nehemiah Broughton
- RB Tim Hightower
- FB Reagan Maui’a
- RB Jason Wright*
- WR Max Komar
- WR Steve Breaston*
- WR Early Doucet
- TE Ben Patrick
- TE Stephen Spach
- T D’Anthony Batiste
- C Ben Claxton
- G Alan Faneca*
- T Brandon Keith
- G Deuce Lutui*
- C Lyle Sendlein*
- DL Alan Branch*
- DL Keilen Dykes
- DE Kenny Iwebema
- DL Bryan Robinson*
- DT Gabe Watson*
- LB Curtis Gatewood
- LB Cyril Obiozor
- LB Reggie Walker
- S Hamza Abdullah
- CB Michael Adams
- CB Trumaine McBride
- S Matt Ware*
- P Ben Graham*
Tags: Alan Branch, Alan Faneca, Ben Claxton, Ben Graham, Ben Patrick, Brandon Keith, Bryan Robinson, Curtis Gatewood, Cyril Obiozor, D'Anthony Batiste, Deuce Lutui, Early Doucet, free agency, Gabe Watson, Hamza Abdullah, Jason Wright, Keilen Dykes, Kenny Iwebema, Lyle Sendlein, Matt Ware, Max Komar, Michael Adams, Nehemiah Broughton, Reagan Maui'a, Reggie Walker, Stephen Spach, Steve Breaston, Tim Hightower, Trumaine McBride
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Hyphen, Patrick, Porter sit UPDATE Spach out
Posted by on January 2, 2011 – 12:43 pmUPDATE: TE Stephen Spach hurt his left calf in warmups — after inactives came out — so he can’t play today. Jim Dray is the lone tight end. It’ll be interesting if long snapper Mike Leach gets a chance to play a little tight end today. It’s an injury that obviously hurts.
LaRod Stephens-Howling won’t get a chance to add to his NFL-leading kickoff return yardage today. He’s one of the Cards’ inactives, still nursing his hamstring injury after pre-game work showed it to be a no-go. Andre Roberts will return kicks in his place. And as expected, LB Joey Porter (tricep) will sit again, with O’Brien Schofield playing in his place. Tight end Ben Patrick (hamstring) is also sitting out after testing his leg out pre-game. The rest of the inactives:
- QB Derek Anderson (third QB)
- CB A.J. Jefferson
- CB Marshay Green
- LB Gerald Hayes
- C Ben Claxton
Tags: A.J. Jefferson, Andre Roberts, Ben Claxton, Ben Patrick, Derek Anderson, Gerald Hayes, Jim Dray, Joey Porter, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Marshay Green, Mike Leach, O'Brien Schofield, Stephen Spach
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Porter, Hyphen among inactives
Posted by on December 25, 2010 – 4:04 pmAs expected, linebacker Joey Porter (tricep) and running back LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring) are both inactive tonight with their injuries, while Derek Anderson is set to be the third quarterback. O’Brien Schofield starts in Porter’s place, and it will be interesting to see if the Cards use more 4-3 looks tonight — Gabe Watson is active while Gerald Hayes and Curtis Gatewood join Porter as inactive linebackers. Andre Roberts will return kickoffs with The Hyphen out.
The rest of the inactive list:
- CB A.J. Jefferson
- CB Marshay Green
- C Ben Claxton
As a reminder, the roof is open tonight as well.
Tags: A.J. Jefferson, Andre Roberts, Ben Claxton, Curtis Gatewood, Derek Anderson, Gabe Watson, Gerald Hayes, Joey Porter, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Marshay Green, O'Brien Schofield, roof
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Anderson remains inactive
Posted by on December 19, 2010 – 9:30 amQuarterback Derek Anderson (concussion) remains sidelined today, meaning the Cards will have just two QBs: Starter John Skelton and Richard Bartel. The rest of the inactive list looks familiar, including veteran linebacker Gerald Hayes on the bench:
- WR Max Komar
- CB A.J. Jefferson
- S Hamza Abdullah
- CB Marshay Green
- C Ben Claxton
- DT Gabe Watson
For the Panthers, cornerback Chris Gamble, who has fallen out of favor with coach John Fox, is inactive.
Tags: A.J. Jefferson, Ben Claxton, Derek Anderson, Gerald Hayes, Hamza Abdullah, inactives, John Skelton, Marshay Green, Max Komar, Richard Bartel
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Gerald Hayes, Derek Anderson both inactive
Posted by on December 12, 2010 – 12:46 pmThe Cardinals have put on the inactive list, and it carries one slight surprise: linebacker Gerald Hayes is out as a “healthy scratch.” So my thought Friday that Daryl Washington would get more defensive work comes true in a big way. Hayes has struggled of late, so I am sure they want to get Washington’s speed on the field. Quarterback Derek Anderson is also inactive (and not the third quarterback) due to concussion symptoms. So the Cards have just two QBs today.
The rest of the list for the Cards, who are wearing all-red today for the first time this season:
- WR Max Komar
- CB A.J. Jefferson
- S Hamza Abdullah
- CB Marshay Green
- C Ben Claxton
- DT Gabe Watson
Tags: A.J. Jefferson, Ben Claxton, Daryl Washington, Derek Anderson, Gabe Watson, Gerald Hayes, Hamza Abdullah, Marshay Green, Max Komar
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Toler, Campbell return to lineup
Posted by on December 5, 2010 – 12:47 pmDefensive end Calais Campbell (ankle) is back in the lineup today for the Cardinals, meaning he will start again and putting DT Gabe Watson back on the inactive list. Cornerback Greg Toler (foot) is also back playing, sending CB A.J. Jefferson to the sideline.
The other inactives include:
- WR Max Komar
- QB John Skelton
- S Hamza Abdullah
- CB Marshay Green
- LB Reggie Walker
- C Ben Claxton
Tags: A.J. Jefferson, Ben Claxton, Calais Campbell, Gabe Watson, Greg Toler, Hamza Abdullah, inactives, John Skelton, Marshay Green, Max Komar, Reggie Walker
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Toler, Campbell inactive
Posted by on November 29, 2010 – 5:10 pmCornerback Greg Toler (foot) and defensive end Calais Campbell (ankle) are inactive for tonight’s game, no big surprise. Michael Adams and Alan Branch will start in their place. All the other guys listed as questionable this week are active and will play.
The rest of the inactive list for tonight:
- WR Max Komar
- QB John Skelton
- S Hamza Abdullah
- CB Marshay Green
- LB Reggie Walker
- C Ben Claxton
The key 49ers out are T Joe Staley, reserve CB William James and K Joe Nedney.
Tags: 49ers, Ben Claxton, Calais Campbell, Greg Toler, Hamza Abdullah, inactives, John Skelton, Marshay Green, Max Komar, Reggie Walker
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Dockett active; Toler, Hyphen, Wright sit
Posted by on November 21, 2010 – 9:41 amThe inactives are out for the game. Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett is active today, which is a good sign for the defense. Cornerback Greg Toler (foot) is not. Alfonso Smith will get some work at running back as well, with LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring) and Jason Wright (concussion) both sitting out. Linebacker Clark Haggans is also inactive with the lingering groin injury.
The rest of the inactive list:
- QB John Skelton
- LB Cyril Obiozor
- LB Reggie Walker
- C Ben Claxton
Tags: Alfonso Smith, Ben Claxton, Clark Haggans, Cyril Obiozor, Darnell Dockett, Greg Toler, inactives, Jason Wright, John Skelton, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Reggie Walker
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Dockett, Beanie inactive
Posted by on November 14, 2010 – 12:45 pmWell, this one is a blow: Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett (shoulder) is inactive today, marking the first game Dockett has missed in his career. Dockett has been an ironman since arriving in the league in 2004. He usually does well against the Seahawks too. Not exactly what the Cards were hoping for in such a crucial game. Dockett had played in 104 consecutive games.
Running back Beanie Wells (knee) is inactive again, no shock considering his lingering swelling problems and his relative lack of practice — in the last two weeks (six practices) he has sat out four and been limited twice. That opens the door for Tim Hightower, who now must be the guy even if he ends up with an early fumble (which cost him a chance to play most the game when the Cards and Seahawks last met). That means a bigger offensive role for LaRod Stephens-Howling — which sounds good, until you realize it probably takes The Hyphen off some special teams work and that does not help.
The rest of the inactive list:
- WR Max Komar
- QB John Skelton
- CB A.J. Jefferson
- S Hamza Abdullah
- LB Cyril Obiozor
- C Ben Claxton
Tags: A.J. Jefferson, Beanie Wells, Ben Claxton, Cyril Obiozor, Darnell Dockett, Hamza Abdullah, inactives, John Skelton, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Max Komar, Tim Hightower
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Beanie plays, Hayes expected to start
Posted by on November 7, 2010 – 9:35 amRunning back Beanie Wells will be active today for the Cardinals, while safety Hamza Abdullah gets his chance to face off with his brother, Vikings safety Husain as the Cards inactivate fellow safety Matt Ware. Linebacker Gerald Hayes is also expected to be in the starting lineup finally, with rookie Daryl Washington coming off the bench in a rotation.
For the Vikings, hobbled wide receiver Percy Harvin is active, despite his injury and fight with coach Brad Childress Friday.
Besides Ware, the inactives for the Cards include:
- WR Max Komar
- QB John Skelton
- CB A.J. Jefferson
- LB Clark Haggans (groin)
- LB Reggie Walker
- C Ben Claxton
- NT Gabe Watson
Tags: A.J. Jefferson, Beanie Wells, Ben Claxton, Clark Haggans, Daryl Washington, Gabe Watson, Gerald Hayes, Hamza Abdullah, John Skelton, Matt Ware, Max Komar, Reggie Walker
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