Cardinals hand over defense to second-year LB Isaiah Simmons

Kingsbury is so confident in the linebacker’s ability that he and Cardinals GM Steve Keim made the surprising decision to anoint Simmons and rookie Zaven Collins as the starting linebackers in the middle of the defense, even before camp competition started.

Cardinals re-sign veteran DL Corey Peters to 1-year deal

A three-time captain for the Cardinals, Peters has been an anchor in the middle of the team’s defensive line for the past five seasons.

NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols

The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.

Jones in, Fitzgerald out at first day of Cardinals camp

Fitzgerald turns 38 years old next month and his production on the field has steadily declined over the past few seasons. He started 13 games in 2020, catching 54 passes for 409 yards and one touchdown.

Aaron Rodgers, Packers' tensions appear to be cooling: report

Aaron Rodgers has indicated to those close to him he will play for the Packers in 2021 amid a summer-long drama that saw the quarterback take a shot at the culture in the organization, the NFL Network reported.

NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs

If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.

White House welcomes Tampa Bay Bucs to celebrate Super Bowl title

The Bucs stopped by the White House, marking the first visit by a Super Bowl champion team since 2017. It allowed a chance for the president to get his own Tampa Bay jersey, the head coach to praise the team, and the GOAT to tell some jokes.

Richard Sherman faces five criminal charges, says he's 'remorseful'

Sherman was belligerent, had been drinking heavily and spoke of killing himself when he left his home in the Seattle suburb of Maple Valley late Tuesday, according to police reports. His wife, Ashley Sherman, called 911 to try to have police stop him.

AP source: Cardinals one of 4 NFL teams under 50% vaccinated

Washington, Indianapolis, Arizona and the Los Angeles Chargers had the four lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the league as of July 15, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity, because the league hasn’t released the numbers.

Richard Sherman released from jail on personal recognizance

Former Seahawks player Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after police said he crashed his car in a construction zone and then tried to break into his in-laws’ home in the Seattle suburb of Redmond.

Cardinals rookie LB Zaven Collins arrested, accused of reckless driving

According to Scottsdale Police, Collins was driving a Mercedes that "was observed going 76 mph in a 35-mph zone" near Scottsdale and Chaparral Roads.

Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out

President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.