
Theo Mackie
Cardinals Beat Writer at The Arizona Republic
Cardinals beat writer @azcsports / @azcentral. Alum @umich. DC native.
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4 days ago |
azcentral.com | Theo Mackie
Think about Kyler Murray’s best attributes, and there’s one skill that likely comes to mind. Murray, for all the peaks and valleys of his six-year career, has an incredible ability to make plays happen. At his best, he’s Houdini in the pocket, making pass rushers look like they’re running on ice. It seemed strange, then, earlier this offseason, when Murray offered the following assessment of himself and the Arizona Cardinals offense.
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1 week ago |
azcentral.com | Theo Mackie
When the Arizona Cardinals took the field on May 28 for the first of nine offseason organized team practices — or OTAs — they were without some notable pieces. Among the players not seen at practice were edge rushers Josh Sweat and B.J. Ojulari; defensive tackles Calais Campbell, Dalvin Tomlinson and Bilal Nichols; and offensive linemen Hjalte Froholdt and Kelvin Beachum. Ojulari tore his ACL in training camp on Aug. 2, so his absence did not come as a surprise.
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1 week ago |
usatoday.com | Theo Mackie
When the Arizona Cardinals took the field on May 28 for the first of nine offseason organized team practices — or OTAs — they were without some notable pieces. Among the players not seen at practice were edge rushers Josh Sweat and B.J. Ojulari; defensive tackles Calais Campbell, Dalvin Tomlinson and Bilal Nichols; and offensive linemen Hjalte Froholdt and Kelvin Beachum. Ojulari tore his ACL in training camp on Aug. 2, so his absence did not come as a surprise.
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1 week ago |
azcentral.com | Theo Mackie
Walter Nolen, drafted 16th overall by the Arizona Cardinals, shows in our video breakdown an exceptional explosiveness and power. Despite facing frequent double teams, Nolen's relentless motor and strength allow him to remain impactful. When the Arizona Cardinals took defensive lineman Walter Nolen with the 16th overall pick in last month’s NFL Draft, it was immediately lauded as one of the highest upside selections of the first round.
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Theo Mackie
The Arizona Cardinals placed cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting on the reserve/non-football injury list on May 22. The move means the 28-year-old Murphy-Bunting will miss the entire 2025 season, potentially ending his tenure with the organization. Neither the Cardinals nor Murphy-Bunting have revealed the specifics of his injury.
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