Former Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt was released by his ex-employers earlier this year. The Texans are a team undergoing a major transition in the build-up to the 2021 NFL season. Watt spent 10 years with the AFC South franchise. He made a return from injury in 2020. But his final season with the Texans turned out to be anti-climactic. They finished 3rd in their division above the misfiring Jacksonville Jaguars with a 4-12 record. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/jj-watt-4.jpg] After being released, Watt was being linked to big-money moves to teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and even the Buffalo Bills. However, the 31-year-old confirmed that he has signed for a new team via his official social media handle. ALSO READ- Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Creates NFL History After Stellar Sophomore Season [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-arizona-cardinals-qb-kyler-murray-creates-nfl-history-after-stellar-sophomore-season/] JJ WATT FINALLY HAS A NEW TEAM IN THE FORM OF THE ARIZONA CARDINALS After teasing fans with sporadic posts on his Twitter handle for the last couple of weeks, JJ Watt confirmed that he signed a 2-year contract with NFC West franchise Arizona Cardinals earlier today. NFL insider Ian Rapoport offered fans some inside details surrounding Watt’s new deal with Kliff Kingsbury’s team. He said, “The is signing with the Cardinals a massive deal for really one of the more up-and-coming teams in the NFL. “Watt is getting a 2-year deal worth $31 million. So more than $15 million a year, probably more than most people imagined he would make $23 million guaranteed as you mentioned, he joins forces again with DeAndre Hopkins, his teammate with the Houston Texans. “He also joins Vance Joseph, Defensive Coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals. They were together in Houston, so some familiarity there. “And of course, a new team, one of the best free agents heading into free agency off the market and because he was cut, officially allowed to sign now,” Rapoport said [https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1366450318649810950?s=19] earlier today. The former 1st-round pick arrives in Arizona to link-up with former Texans teammate DeAndre Hopkins. Coach Kingsbury and DC Vance Joseph will be delighted by their newest acquisition. Aaron Donald’s crown as the toughest and meanest defensive end in the NFC West will face some serious competition this year. But only time will tell if Watt’s move to the Cardinals will turn them into serious playoff contenders. Watch this space for more. ALSO READ- ‘Need to See More’- NFL Coach Warns Against Rushing in for NDSU Prodigy Trey Lance [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-need-to-see-more-coach-warns-against-rushing-in-for-ndsu-prodigy-trey-lance/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Arizona Cardinals 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinals had a <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2009/6/11/906146/origins-of-football-1890s-to-1933" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">history</a> as an amateur club with their origins in the latter part of the 19th century. They played as the Morgan Athletic Club for 22 years from 1898 to 1920. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">In 1920, the team was one of the founder members of the NFL alongside the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/green-bay-packers/">Green Bay Packers</a> and the Bears, who were based in Decatur at the time. </span></p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399717" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004172920/unnamed-102.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="303" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The <a href="https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/arizona-cardinals/team-facts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cardinals</a> spent 40 seasons in Chicago but played the 1944 NFL season under a different name, the Card-Pitt. The move was due to numerous football players drafted into active service. As a result, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/sports/football/15steagles.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">merged</a> for a single season. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">However, their abysmal performance led to them being <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2009/1/23/730266/a-look-back-at-1944-when-t" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">labeled</a> as <em>"Car-Pitts"</em> as they didn't <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1944.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">win</a> a single game and disbanded after the war ended in 1945. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Like the Bears, the Cardinals also switched their base of operations. The team moved to Missouri. From 1963, they had a state rival in the form of the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-nfl/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. </span></p>


[caption id="attachment_382450" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-382450 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200919073726/2020-09-13T200631Z_477310491_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NFL-ARIZONA-CARDINALS-AT-SAN-FRANCISCO-49ERS.jpg" alt="Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray warms ahead of the season opening game against San Francisco 49ers in Week One." width="1920" height="1280" /> September 13, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">In 1988, the franchise moved west to the state of Phoenix. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Despite their move, they remained in the NFC's East Division until the 2002 NFL expansion. At this time, the league assigned them to the NFC West where they played alongside the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/">San Francisco 49ers</a>, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Arizona Cardinals finished the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2019</a> NFL season 2nd in the NFC West. As a result, their post-season drought has entered a 6th season, which the franchise will hope to end quickly. They finished the season at 8th in the overall NFC standings. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinal's 2020 campaign rounded out with an 8-8 record and the franchise placed 3rd in the NFC West. The Phoenix-based entity did not qualify; however, they managed to improve on their 5-10-1 record from the previous season.</span></p>


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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Owner Achievements</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinals are a family-owned team with ownership passing down the Bidwill family. The Bidwill's first involvement in the team came in 1933 when Bidwell purchased the team in Chicago.</span></p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399722" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004173036/4-39.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Later, his son, Bill Bidwill, took control of the team for nearly 4 decades before passing on the baton of President and owner to his son Michael in <a href="https://www.azcardinals.com/team/front-office-roster/michael-j-bidwill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2007</a>. This came after Bill oversaw the Cardinals' move from the Sun Devil Stadium to the University of Phoenix Stadium. </span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Arizona Cardinals Achievements</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Arizona Cardinals have tasted success with their NFL Championship wins in the pre-Super-Bowl era as the Chicago Cardinals. The franchise endured a 61-season drought before achieving success in the form of a maiden conference championship.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">They clinched the NFC title in 2008 and earned a trip to the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200902010crd.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Super Bowl XLIII</a> game to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Besides these, the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cardinals</a> have claimed 7 divisional titles and have made it to the Playoffs 10 times. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The franchise is starved of success on an individual level and is one of seven NFL sides to have not produced a single regular-season <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-nfl-mvp-award.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MVP</a> winner. </span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Arizona Cardinals Logo</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinals' original logo featured the letter 'C' encircled by a larger C in all deep red. Later, when they merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a single season, the logo read out "Card-Pitt". For the next dozen seasons, the Cardinal was given a brown color, and it stood on the seam of a football. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">In 1960, when the team departed Chicago, they created a crest featuring a beefed-up Cardinal sprinting towards the end zone with a football in hand. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinal football player became more prominent in the 1962 season as it sprinted through a loop. </span></p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399724" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004173109/Arizona-Cardinals-Logo-History.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="1158" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">In 1970, the Cardinals introduced a version of the logo that fans still see on the jersey today. It featured a Cardinal staring to the right. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The franchise retained the design but changed the brightened red face and yellow beak. 6 NFL seasons later, the team oversaw another minor change. As the team changed their name from Phoenix Cardinals to Arizona Cardinals, their colors red and yellow in their logo became a tad darker. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The franchise continued with this logo for eleven seasons before shaking things up ahead of the 2005 NFL season. Their new logo saw the Cardinal get a fierce glare. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Its beak appeared much more prominent than earlier. Furthermore, they changed the outline to give the impression of the staring downwards as though surveying the scene. What's more, the black line near the front of the Cardinal's face is sharper, thus adding to the mean look. </span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Arizona Cardinals 2022 Sponsors</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The Cardinals have partnered up with Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos in a 15-year deal. The partnership includes Cardinals-themed contests, custom Cardinals-designed hotel rooms, and other promotions throughout the NFL season. This move comes in after a longstanding ban against casino advertising in 2018.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Dignity Health clinched the naming rights for the Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The naming rights were handed over to the practice facility and main office in a 10-year agreement that changed the name from Cards’ Tempe house. Moreover, the franchise has been working at the Tempe facility since 1989 and recently underwent $15 million worth of various upgrades.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Arizona Cardinals 2022 Roster Foundation</b></h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Quarterbacks</span></td>
<td>#16 Jarrett Guarantano

#12 Colt McCoy

#19 Trace McSorley

#1 Kyler Murray</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Running Backs</span></td>
<td>#26 Eno Benjamin

#6 James Conner

#30 Keaontay Ingram

#29 Jonathan Ward

#24 Darrel Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wide Receivers</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#82 Andre Baccellia</span>

#38 Victor Bolden

#2 Marquise Brown

#83 Greg Dortch

#18 A.J. Green

#10 DeAndre Hopkins

#17 Andy Isabella

#31 Jontre Kirklin

#4 Rondale Moore

#32 JaVonta Payton

#13 Antoine Wesley</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tight Ends</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#89 Stephen Anderson</span>

#86 Zach Ertz

#85 Trey McBride

#49 Chris Pierce Jr.

#80 Bernhard Seikovits

#87 Maxx Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Offensive Linemen</span></td>
<td>#68 Kelvin Beachum

#73 Rashaad Coward

#72 Cody Ford

#64 Sean Harlow

#78 Marquis Hayes

#76 Will Hernandez

#61 Rodney Hudson

#74 D.J. Humphries

#63 Danny Isidora

#79 Josh Jones

#65 Greg Long

#60 Koda Martin

#66 Joshua Miles

#71 Justin Murray

#67 Justin Pugh

#54 Lecitus Smith</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defensive Linemen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#94 Zach Allen</span>

#91 Michael Dogbe

#93 Jonathan Ledbetter

#99 J.J. Watt

#95 Leki Fotu

#75 Manny Jones

#90 Rashard Lawrence

#70 Christian Ringo

#92 Antwaun Woods</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Linebackers</span></td>
<td>#25 Zaven Collins

#56 Ben Niemann

#9 Isaiah Simmons

#47 Ezekiel Turner

#51 Tanner Vallejo

#57 Nick Vigil

#59 Joe Walker

#50 Chandler Wooten

#52 Victor Dimukeje

#45 Dennis Gardeck

#44 Markus Golden

#42 Devon Kennard

#43 Jesse Luketa

#41 Myjai Sanders

#97 Cameron Thomas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defensive Backs</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#33 Antonio Hamilton</span>

#36 Josh Jackson

#35 Christian Matthew

#7 Byron Murphy Jr.

#39 Jace Whittaker

#20 Marco Wilson

#3 Budda Baker

#48 Tae Daley

#22 Deionte Thompson

#34 Jalen Thompson

#28 Charles Washington

#38 James Wiggins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Special Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#5 Matt Prater</span>

#46 Aaron Brewer

#14 Andy Lee</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>2022 Charity</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Cardinals Charities support programs to enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona. Since its inception, Cardinals Charities has distributed more than $9.1 million to hundreds of worthy charitable organizations on behalf of the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL. The grants are awarded on an annual basis in response to applications from various qualified non-profit organizations.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Additionally, the Cardinals made a $1 million funding donation to the AZ Coronavirus relief fund, which is meant to give financial support to multiple organizations trying to deal with the impact of COVID-19. Moreover, the Cardinals license plate system comes in to bring a portion of the cost that will benefit Cardinals charities.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Achievements and History</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="301">Founded</td>
<td width="301">1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Owner</td>
<td width="301">Michael Bidwill</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">CEO</td>
<td width="301">Michael Bidwill</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Head Coach</td>
<td width="301">Kliff Kingsbury</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">General Manager</td>
<td width="301">Steve Keim</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Stadium</td>
<td width="301">State Farm Stadium</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">Glendale, Arizona, west of Phoenix</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Sponsors</td>
<td width="301">Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos, Dignity Health, Mountainside Fitness, Cox Communications,</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">League championships (2)

NFL Championships (pre-1970 AFL-NFL merger) (2)

1925, 1947

Conference championships (1)

NFC: 2008

Division championships (7)

NFL Western: 1947, 1948

NFC East: 1974, 1975

NFC West: 2008, 2009, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Official Website</td>
<td width="301">Arizona Cardinals- <a href="https://www.azcardinals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.azcardinals.com</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Cardinals had a history as an amateur club with their origins in the latter part of the 19th century. They played as the Morgan Athletic Club for 22 years from 1898 to 1920.  In 1920, the team was one of the founder members of the NFL alongside the Green Bay Packers and the Bears, who were based in Decatur at the time.  The Cardinals spent 40 seasons in Chicago but played the 1944 NFL season under a different name, the Card-Pitt. The move was due to numerous football players drafted into active service. As a result, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals merged for a single season. However, their abysmal performance led to them being labeled as &#8220;Car-Pitts&#8221; as they didn&#8217;t win a single game and disbanded after the war ended in 1945.  Like the Bears, the Cardinals also switched their base of operations. The team moved to Missouri. From 1963, they had a state rival in the form of the Kansas City Chiefs.  September 13, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi&#8217;s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS In 1988, the franchise moved west to the state of Phoenix. Despite their move, they remained in the NFC&#8217;s East Division until the 2002 NFL expansion. At this time, the league assigned them to the NFC West where they played alongside the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams.  The Arizona Cardinals finished the 2019 NFL season 2nd in the NFC West. As a result, their post-season drought has entered a 6th season, which the franchise will hope to end quickly. They finished the season at 8th in the overall NFC standings.  The Cardinal&#8217;s 2020 campaign rounded out with an 8-8 record and the franchise placed 3rd in the NFC West. The Phoenix-based entity did not qualify; however, they managed to improve on their 5-10-1 record from the previous season. Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS Owner Achievements The Cardinals are a family-owned team with ownership passing down the Bidwill family. The Bidwill&#8217;s first involvement in the team came in 1933 when Bidwell purchased the team in Chicago. Later, his son, Bill Bidwill, took control of the team for nearly 4 decades before passing on the baton of President and owner to his son Michael in 2007. This came after Bill oversaw the Cardinals&#8217; move from the Sun Devil Stadium to the University of Phoenix Stadium.  Arizona Cardinals Achievements The Arizona Cardinals have tasted success with their NFL Championship wins in the pre-Super-Bowl era as the Chicago Cardinals. The franchise endured a 61-season drought before achieving success in the form of a maiden conference championship. They clinched the NFC title in 2008 and earned a trip to the Super Bowl XLIII game to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. Besides these, the Cardinals have claimed 7 divisional titles and have made it to the Playoffs 10 times.  The franchise is starved of success on an individual level and is one of seven NFL sides to have not produced a single regular-season MVP winner.  Arizona Cardinals Logo The Cardinals&#8217; original logo featured the letter &#8216;C&#8217; encircled by a larger C in all deep red. Later, when they merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a single season, the logo read out &#8220;Card-Pitt&#8221;. For the next dozen seasons, the Cardinal was given a brown color, and it stood on the seam of a football.  In 1960, when the team departed Chicago, they created a crest featuring a beefed-up Cardinal sprinting towards the end zone with a football in hand.  The Cardinal football player became more prominent in the 1962 season as it sprinted through a loop.  In 1970, the Cardinals introduced a version of the logo that fans still see on the jersey today. It featured a Cardinal staring to the right.  The franchise retained the design but changed the brightened red face and yellow beak. 6 NFL seasons later, the team oversaw another minor change. As the team changed their name from Phoenix Cardinals to Arizona Cardinals, their colors red and yellow in their logo became a tad darker.  The franchise continued with this logo for eleven seasons before shaking things up ahead of the 2005 NFL season. Their new logo saw the Cardinal get a fierce glare.  Its beak appeared much more prominent than earlier. Furthermore, they changed the outline to give the impression of the staring downwards as though surveying the scene. What&#8217;s more, the black line near the front of the Cardinal&#8217;s face is sharper, thus adding to the mean look.  Arizona Cardinals 2022 Sponsors The Cardinals have partnered up with Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos in a 15-year deal. The partnership includes Cardinals-themed contests, custom Cardinals-designed hotel rooms, and other promotions throughout the NFL season. This move comes in after a longstanding ban against casino advertising in 2018. Dignity Health clinched the naming rights for the Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The naming rights were handed over to the practice facility and main office in a 10-year agreement that changed the name from Cards’ Tempe house. Moreover, the franchise has been working at the Tempe facility since 1989 and recently underwent $15 million worth of various upgrades. Arizona Cardinals 2022 Roster Foundation  Quarterbacks #16 Jarrett Guarantano #12 Colt McCoy #19 Trace McSorley #1 Kyler Murray  Running Backs #26 Eno Benjamin #6 James Conner #30 Keaontay Ingram #29 Jonathan Ward #24 Darrel Williams  Wide Receivers #82 Andre Baccellia #38 Victor Bolden #2 Marquise Brown #83 Greg Dortch #18 A.J. Green #10 DeAndre Hopkins #17 Andy Isabella #31 Jontre Kirklin #4 Rondale Moore #32 JaVonta Payton #13 Antoine Wesley  Tight Ends #89 Stephen Anderson #86 Zach Ertz #85 Trey McBride #49 Chris Pierce Jr. #80 Bernhard Seikovits #87 Maxx Williams  Offensive Linemen #68 Kelvin Beachum #73 Rashaad Coward #72 Cody Ford #64 Sean Harlow #78 Marquis Hayes #76 Will Hernandez #61 Rodney Hudson #74 D.J. Humphries #63 Danny Isidora #79 Josh Jones #65 Greg Long #60 Koda Martin #66 Joshua Miles #71 Justin Murray #67 Justin Pugh #54 Lecitus Smith  Defensive Linemen #94 Zach Allen #91 Michael Dogbe #93 Jonathan Ledbetter #99 J.J. Watt #95 Leki Fotu #75 Manny Jones #90 Rashard Lawrence #70 Christian Ringo #92 Antwaun Woods  Linebackers #25 Zaven Collins #56 Ben Niemann #9 Isaiah Simmons #47 Ezekiel Turner #51 Tanner Vallejo #57 Nick Vigil #59 Joe Walker #50 Chandler Wooten #52 Victor Dimukeje #45 Dennis Gardeck #44 Markus Golden #42 Devon Kennard #43 Jesse Luketa #41 Myjai Sanders #97 Cameron Thomas  Defensive Backs #33 Antonio Hamilton #36 Josh Jackson #35 Christian Matthew #7 Byron Murphy Jr. #39 Jace Whittaker #20 Marco Wilson #3 Budda Baker #48 Tae Daley #22 Deionte Thompson #34 Jalen Thompson #28 Charles Washington #38 James Wiggins  Special Team #5 Matt Prater #46 Aaron Brewer #14 Andy Lee  2022 Charity Cardinals Charities support programs to enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona. Since its inception, Cardinals Charities has distributed more than $9.1 million to hundreds of worthy charitable organizations on behalf of the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL. The grants are awarded on an annual basis in response to applications from various qualified non-profit organizations. Additionally, the Cardinals made a $1 million funding donation to the AZ Coronavirus relief fund, which is meant to give financial support to multiple organizations trying to deal with the impact of COVID-19. Moreover, the Cardinals license plate system comes in to bring a portion of the cost that will benefit Cardinals charities. Achievements and History  Founded 1988  Owner Michael Bidwill  CEO Michael Bidwill  Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury  General Manager Steve Keim  Stadium State Farm Stadium  Location Glendale, Arizona, west of Phoenix  Sponsors Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos, Dignity Health, Mountainside Fitness, Cox Communications,  Championships League championships (2) NFL Championships (pre-1970 AFL-NFL merger) (2) 1925, 1947 Conference championships (1) NFC: 2008 Division championships (7) NFL Western: 1947, 1948 NFC East: 1974, 1975 NFC West: 2008, 2009, 2015  Official Website Arizona Cardinals- www.azcardinals.com

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Kyler Cole Murray, popularly known as Kyler Murray is an NFL quarterback who plays for the Arizona Cardinals. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 2018 with the University of Oklahoma, Murray was drafted in the MLB in 2018.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">After a one-year stint as a baseball player, the collegiate football star chose to enter the NFL in 2019. The Arizona Cardinals picked the 2018 First-Team All-American quarterback during the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/draft.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2019 NFL Draft</a> as a first overall pick.</p>


[caption id="attachment_811186" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-811186 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-29T042630Z_1980256303_MT1USATODAY17048257_RTRMADP_3_NFL-GREEN-BAY-PACKERS-AT-ARIZONA-CARDINALS.jpg" alt="Kyler Murray" width="1920" height="1271" /> Oct 28, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray is a third-generation Korean American with his maternal grandmother being a South Korean national. He was born on August 7, 1997, in Texas, California. After a successful sporting career in college, Murray was considered a hot prospect for teams in both NFL and MLB.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray Collegiate Career and MLB Stint</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Kyler grew up playing football in Texas, representing Allen High School during his teenage days. He won three straight championships with his team ending his high school career with a perfect 42-0 record as a starting quarterback.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The future Heisman Winner joined Texas A&amp;M in 2015 and competed with current Washington Football Team star Kyle Allen for the starting quarterback role. The young prospect moved to the University of Oklahoma a year later to play under reputed coach Lincoln Riley.</p>


[caption id="attachment_996719" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-996719 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1145122037.jpg" alt="Kyler Murray" width="1920" height="1325" /> NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Kyler Murray Oklahoma reacts after he was picked #1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">However, the future Cardinals QB1 had to wait until 2017 to make his debut for the Sooners because of the NCAA transfer rules. Murray ended his time at OSU with one of the best college football records of the decade. He helped lead Oklahoma to a Big 12 Championship as he won the Heisman Trophy award at the conclusion of his senior year.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray during his days in college not only excelled in football but was also a prominent baseball player for the Oklahoma Sooners. Consequently, after his senior year in college Murray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics as the ninth overall selection in the <a href="https://www.espn.in/mlb/story/_/id/23603568/2018-mlb-draft-order">2018 MLB Draft</a>.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray Net Worth 2022</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nfl/kyler-murray-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, the 24-year-old NFL star is estimated to be worth $40 million as of 2022. The 2019 first-overall pick is known as a star in the making and has proved his worth in every season he has started for the Arizona Cardinals.</p>


[caption id="attachment_996716" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-996716 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1365258535.jpg" alt="Kyler Murray" width="1920" height="1280" /> INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at SoFi Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Recently, the young QB has signed a five-year contract extension heading into his fourth year in the NFL, worth up to $230.5 million with $160 million guaranteed. After inking the said deal, two-time Pro Bowler now has an average annual salary of $46.1 million, making him the second highest paid quarterback in the league only behind the Green Bay superstar Aaron Rodgers who has an average annual salary of $50 million.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Kyler </strong>Murray Stats</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">According to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/players/kyler-murray/stats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL.com</a>, Murray has played 46 regular-season games in 3 seasons with Arizona Cardinals. He has made a whopping 1,581 passing attempts, completing 1,057 of them for a 66.8% completion percentage. During his three seasons as a starting QB, he has recorded 11,480 yards and 70 touchdowns counting 34 interceptions.</p>


[caption id="attachment_772913" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-772913 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Kyler-Murray.jpg" alt="Kyler Murray" width="1920" height="1316" /> Sep 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to throw against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">During his three seasons with the Cardinals, Murray has led the franchise to the playoffs once during the 2021 season, which resulted in an <a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401326625" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11-34</a> loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">According to <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MurrKy00.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pro Football Reference</a>, during that game, Murray recorded 19 of 34 pass attempts throwing for 137 yards for zero touchdowns and two interceptions.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray Charity and Foundations</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The second highest-paid quarterback in the NFL is known to be an active participant in charitable works. He has made numerous donations in the past and continues to support causes more frequently than ever.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In August 2020, Murray <a href="https://twitter.com/FOS/status/1300499506870525953?s=20&amp;t=rGpoleZCpHYPpuA1bHsguA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated $80,000</a> to a charity of choice after winning the sum from the Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl. The Cardinals QB also <a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/story/_/id/30965720/arizona-cardinals-kyler-murray-donates-60000-meals-texas-food-bank" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated 30,000 meals</a> to the North Texas Food Bank after the state experienced crippling winter weather in early 2021.</p>
https://twitter.com/MarkMcClune/status/1507058741023109121
<p style="text-align: center">As far as his most recent donation is concerned, the 24-year-old <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2022/03/24/kyler-murray-donates-20-k-arizona-educators-boys-and-girls-club/7156613001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">partnered</a> with Albertsons and Kretschmar Premium Deli Meats and Cheeses to donate $20,000 to the Phoenix-based Arizona Educational Foundation as well as Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Apart from earning millions from the NFL as a star quarterback, Kyler Murray also adds huge chunks of money to his $40 million net worth by doing lucrative endorsements.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The two-time Pro Bowler has signed deals with Mizzen+Main, Perfect Hydration, and Body Armor and became a Nike-sponsored athlete after signing a huge deal with the multi-billion dollar company.</p>
https://twitter.com/K1/status/1121180945296633856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1121180945296633856%7Ctwgr%5E89d4de4051125708ade551ee93b48cbc2d27081b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthespun.com%2Fbig-12%2Foklahoma-sooners%2Fkyler-murray-announces-signing-of-major-endorsement-deal
<p style="text-align: center">Murray is popularly known to be an Esports fanatic and has also joined a popular gaming organization named FaZe Clan, and is an official investor in the same.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Kyler Murray?</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k1/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@k1</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Kyler Murray Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/K1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@K1</a></p>

<table style="height: 380px" width="545">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born</span></td>
<td>August 7, 1997<span class="noprint ForceAgeToShow"> (age 24)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td>207 lb (94 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td>5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)</td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Position</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Quarterback</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NFL Draft</span></td>
<td>2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Girlfriend</span></td>
<td>Morgan LaMasters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Agent </span></td>
<td>Erik Burkhardt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Endorsements</span></td>
<td>Nike, Mizzen+Main, Body Armor, Rocket Mortgage, Perfect Hydration, Nissan, Snickers, Verizon, EA Sports, Call of Duty, Panini</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NFL Career</span></td>
<td>Arizona Cardinals (2019–present)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Super Bowl</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Major Achievement</span></td>
<td>NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2019)

2× Pro Bowl (2020, 2021)

PFWA All-Rookie Team (2019)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Kyler Cole Murray, popularly known as Kyler Murray is an NFL quarterback who plays for the Arizona Cardinals. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 2018 with the University of Oklahoma, Murray was drafted in the MLB in 2018. After a one-year stint as a baseball player, the collegiate football star chose to enter the NFL in 2019. The Arizona Cardinals picked the 2018 First-Team All-American quarterback during the 2019 NFL Draft as a first overall pick. Oct 28, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS Kyler Murray is a third-generation Korean American with his maternal grandmother being a South Korean national. He was born on August 7, 1997, in Texas, California. After a successful sporting career in college, Murray was considered a hot prospect for teams in both NFL and MLB. Kyler Murray Collegiate Career and MLB Stint Kyler grew up playing football in Texas, representing Allen High School during his teenage days. He won three straight championships with his team ending his high school career with a perfect 42-0 record as a starting quarterback. The future Heisman Winner joined Texas A&amp;M in 2015 and competed with current Washington Football Team star Kyle Allen for the starting quarterback role. The young prospect moved to the University of Oklahoma a year later to play under reputed coach Lincoln Riley. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE &#8211; APRIL 25: Kyler Murray Oklahoma reacts after he was picked #1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) However, the future Cardinals QB1 had to wait until 2017 to make his debut for the Sooners because of the NCAA transfer rules. Murray ended his time at OSU with one of the best college football records of the decade. He helped lead Oklahoma to a Big 12 Championship as he won the Heisman Trophy award at the conclusion of his senior year. Kyler Murray during his days in college not only excelled in football but was also a prominent baseball player for the Oklahoma Sooners. Consequently, after his senior year in college Murray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics as the ninth overall selection in the 2018 MLB Draft. Kyler Murray Net Worth 2022 According to Celebrity Net Worth, the 24-year-old NFL star is estimated to be worth $40 million as of 2022. The 2019 first-overall pick is known as a star in the making and has proved his worth in every season he has started for the Arizona Cardinals. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA &#8211; JANUARY 17: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at SoFi Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Recently, the young QB has signed a five-year contract extension heading into his fourth year in the NFL, worth up to $230.5 million with $160 million guaranteed. After inking the said deal, two-time Pro Bowler now has an average annual salary of $46.1 million, making him the second highest paid quarterback in the league only behind the Green Bay superstar Aaron Rodgers who has an average annual salary of $50 million. Kyler Murray Stats According to NFL.com, Murray has played 46 regular-season games in 3 seasons with Arizona Cardinals. He has made a whopping 1,581 passing attempts, completing 1,057 of them for a 66.8% completion percentage. During his three seasons as a starting QB, he has recorded 11,480 yards and 70 touchdowns counting 34 interceptions. Sep 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to throw against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters During his three seasons with the Cardinals, Murray has led the franchise to the playoffs once during the 2021 season, which resulted in an 11-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round. According to Pro Football Reference, during that game, Murray recorded 19 of 34 pass attempts throwing for 137 yards for zero touchdowns and two interceptions. Kyler Murray Charity and Foundations The second highest-paid quarterback in the NFL is known to be an active participant in charitable works. He has made numerous donations in the past and continues to support causes more frequently than ever. In August 2020, Murray donated $80,000 to a charity of choice after winning the sum from the Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl. The Cardinals QB also donated 30,000 meals to the North Texas Food Bank after the state experienced crippling winter weather in early 2021. https://twitter.com/MarkMcClune/status/1507058741023109121 As far as his most recent donation is concerned, the 24-year-old partnered with Albertsons and Kretschmar Premium Deli Meats and Cheeses to donate $20,000 to the Phoenix-based Arizona Educational Foundation as well as Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley. Kyler Murray Endorsements Apart from earning millions from the NFL as a star quarterback, Kyler Murray also adds huge chunks of money to his $40 million net worth by doing lucrative endorsements. The two-time Pro Bowler has signed deals with Mizzen+Main, Perfect Hydration, and Body Armor and became a Nike-sponsored athlete after signing a huge deal with the multi-billion dollar company. https://twitter.com/K1/status/1121180945296633856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1121180945296633856%7Ctwgr%5E89d4de4051125708ade551ee93b48cbc2d27081b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthespun.com%2Fbig-12%2Foklahoma-sooners%2Fkyler-murray-announces-signing-of-major-endorsement-deal Murray is popularly known to be an Esports fanatic and has also joined a popular gaming organization named FaZe Clan, and is an official investor in the same. How to Contact Kyler Murray? Kyler Murray Instagram: @k1 Kyler Murray Twitter: @K1  Born August 7, 1997 (age 24)  Weight 207 lb (94 kg)  Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  Position Quarterback  NFL Draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1  Girlfriend Morgan LaMasters  Agent  Erik Burkhardt  Endorsements Nike, Mizzen+Main, Body Armor, Rocket Mortgage, Perfect Hydration, Nissan, Snickers, Verizon, EA Sports, Call of Duty, Panini  NFL Career Arizona Cardinals (2019–present)  Super Bowl 0  Major Achievement NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2019) 2× Pro Bowl (2020, 2021) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2019)

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