Arizona Cardinals

Current season: 2023 Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
Established 1898 Play in State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
Helmet Logo
League/Conference affiliations
Independent (1898-1919) National Football League (1920–present) Western Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Century Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC East (1970-2001) NFC West (2002-present)
Current uniform
Team colors	Cardinal Red, Black, and White
Mascot	"Big Red"
Personnel
Owner(s):	Michael Bidwell
Chairman (CEO):	Michael Bidwill
Team President	Michael Bidwell
General Manager	Monti Ossenfort
Head Coach	Jonathan Gannon
Team history
Morgan Athletic Club (1898) Racine Normals (1899-1900) Racine Cardinals (1901-1906, reformed 1913-1919) Chicago Cardinals (1920-1943) Card-Pittsburgh Steelers (1944) Chicago Cardinals (1945-1959) St. Louis Cardinals (1960-1987) Phoenix Cardinals (1988-1993) Arizona Cardinals (1994–present) Team Nicknames The Cards, The Birds, Big Red
Championships
League Championships (2) NFL Championships: 1925, 1947
Conference Championships (1) 2008
Division Championships (7) NFL West: 1947, 1948 NFC East: 1974, 1975 NFC West: 2008, 2009, 2015
Playoff Appearances (11)
1947, 1948, 1974, 1975, 1982, 1998, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2021
Home fields
Since 1920 Normal Park (1920-1921), (1926-1928) Comiskey Park (1922-1925), (1929-1959) Busch Stadium (1960-1965) Busch Memorial Stadium (1966-1987) Sun Devil Stadium (1988-2005) State Farm Stadium (2006-Present)

The Arizona Cardinals are a professional football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Cardinals were founded in 1898, and are the oldest continuously run professional American football club in the United States.

The team was established in Chicago in 1898 and was a charter member of the NFL in 1920. Along with the Chicago Bears, the club is one of two NFL charter member franchises still in operation since the league's founding. (The Green Bay Packers were an independent team until they joined the NFL in 1921.) The club moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1960 and played in that city through 1987 (sometimes referred to as the "Football Cardinals" and / or the "Big Red" to avoid confusion with the Major League Baseball St. Louis Cardinals). Other less commonly used nicknames were the "Gridbirds" (used only by a local newspaper columnist) or "Cardiac Cards" (used only to refer to the 1975 team). Before the 1988 NFL season, the team moved to Tempe, Arizona, a college town suburb of Phoenix, and played their home games for the next 18 years at Arizona State University's Sun Devil Stadium. In 2006, the club began playing all home games at the newly constructed State Farm Stadium in the northwestern suburb of Glendale.

The franchise has two NFL championships, both while it was based in Chicago. The first occurred in 1925, but is the subject of controversy, with supporters of the Pottsville Maroons believing that Pottsville should have gotten the title. Their second title, and the first to be received through a championship game, came in 1947, two decades before the first Super Bowl game was played. In the seven-plus decades since winning the championship in 1947, the team has suffered many losing seasons, and, as of 2024, are tied with MLB's Cleveland Guardians for the longest active championship drought in North American sports at 75 seasons. They have been to the playoffs eleven times and have won seven playoff games, three of which were victories during their run in the 2008-09 NFL Playoffs. During that season, they reached Super Bowl XLIII in 2009, losing 23–27 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team has also won five division titles (1974, 1975, 2008, 2009, and 2015) since their 1947–1948 NFL championship game appearances. The Cardinals are the only NFL team that has never lost a playoff game at home: their 5–0 record encompasses the 1947 NFL Championship Game, two games during the 2008–09 NFL playoffs, one during the 2009–10 playoffs, and one during the 2015–16 playoffs. In their 36 seasons since moving to the Valley of the Sun in 1988, the Cardinals have a total of six playoff appearances, three division titles, and the one NFC championship.

The Cardinals conduct their annual summer training camp at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

Logo and uniforms

The team has used cardinal red jerseys since Chris O'Brien bought them for the club in 1898. For most of their history, the Cardinals have used the same basic uniform design of white helmets, white pants with red stripes on the sides, and either red or white jerseys.

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Chicago Cardinals logo.

Starting in 1947, the team had a logo of a cardinal bird perched on the stitches of a football. However, the club did not attach a logo to their helmets until they debuted a cardinal-head logo in 1960, the year the franchise moved from Chicago to St. Louis. The Cardinals moved to Arizona in 1988, and the flag of Arizona was added to the sleeves the following year. In 1990, the team began wearing red pants with their white jerseys.

In 1994, the Cardinals participated in the NFL's 75th anniversary throwback uniform program. The jerseys were similar to those of the 1920s Chicago Cardinals, with an interlocking "CC" logo and three stripes on each sleeve. The uniform numbers were relocated to the right chest. The pants were khaki to simulate the color and material used in that era. The Cardinals also stripped the logos from their helmets for the two games, at Cleveland (Sept. 18) and home vs. Pittsburgh (Oct. 30).

In 2005, the team unveiled its first major changes in a century. The cardinal-head logo was updated to be a more aggressive version of its predecessor, making it look meaner. Numerous fans had called the previous version a "parakeet". Black again became an accent color after an eight-year absence, while trim lines were added to the outside shoulders, sleeves, and sides of the jerseys and pants. Both the red and white jerseys have the option of red or white pants.

Hoping to break a six-game losing streak, the Cardinals wore the red pants for the first time on October 29, 2006, in a game at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers won 31–14, and the Cards headed into their bye week with a 1–7 mark. Following the bye week, the Cardinals came out in an all-red combination at home against the Dallas Cowboys and lost, 27–10. Arizona did not wear the red pants for the remainder of the season and won four of their last seven games. However, the following season, in 2007, the Cardinals again wore their red pants for their final 3 home games. They wore red pants with white jerseys in games on the road at the Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks. They paired red pants with red jerseys, the all-red combination, for home games against the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, and St. Louis Rams. The red pants were not worn at all in 2008, but they were used in home games vs. Seattle, Minnesota, and St. Louis in 2009. They have yet to be paired with the white road jerseys since the 2007 game at Seattle.

The Cardinals' first home game in Arizona, in 1988, saw them play in red jerseys. Thereafter, for the next 18 years in Arizona, the Cardinals, like a few other NFL teams in warm climates, wore their white jerseys at home during the first half of the season—forcing opponents to suffer in darker-colored jerseys during Arizona autumns that frequently see temperatures over 100 °F (38 °C). However, this tradition did not continue when the Cardinals moved from Sun Devil Stadium to University of Phoenix Stadium in 2006, as early-season games (and most other home games late in the season) were played with the roof closed. With the temperature inside at a comfortable 70°F (21°C), the team opted wear red jerseys at home full-time. The Cardinals wore white jerseys at home for the first time in University of Phoenix Stadium on August 29, 2008, in a preseason game against the Denver Broncos.

The Cardinals wore white at home for the first time in a regular season game at University of Phoenix Stadium against the Houston Texans on October 11, 2009. In October 2009, the NFL recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and players wore pink-accented items, including gloves, wristbands, and shoes. The team thought the pink accents looked better with white uniforms than with red.

The 2010 season saw the Cardinals debut a new, alternate black jersey. Prior to its introduction, the Cardinals were the only NFL team without an alternate jersey or throwback kit, save for the NFL's 75th anniversary program in 1994.

Before the 2023 season, the Cardinals unveiled new uniforms. Most notably, the team opted to wear all-red uniforms at home and all-white uniforms on the road, with all-black uniforms as the alternate. The red uniform featured the state name in front in addition to white numbers with silver trim. The white uniform featured red numbers with black trim, and red and silver stripes along the pants and sleeves. The black alternate uniform design mirrored that of the white uniform, featuring red numbers with silver trim, and red and silver stripes along the pants and sleeves. On both uniforms, the silver sleeve stripe contained the team name. Both the red and white uniforms are worn with white helmets and silver facemasks, while the black uniform is worn with black helmets and black facemasks.

Single-season records

Points Scored: 489 (2015)

Passing

• Passing Yards: 4,671 Carson Palmer (2015)
• Passing Touchdowns: 35 Carson Palmer (2015)
• Passes Completed: 401 Kurt Warner (2008)
• Passes Attempted: 598 Kurt Warner (2008)
• Longest Completed Pass Thrown: 98 Yards Doug Russell (1932) / Ogden Compton (1957) / Jim Hart (1972)
• Consecutive Games With a Touchdown Pass: 22 Kurt Warner (2007-2008)

Rushing

• Rushing Yards: 1,605 Ottis Anderson (1979)
• Rushing Attempts: 337 Edgerrin James (2006)
• Rushing Touchdowns: 16 David Johnson (2016)
• Rushing Touchdowns (Rookie): 10 Tim Hightower (2008)
• Longest Rushing Attempt: 83 yards John David Crow (1958)
• Rushing Yards Per Game: 100.3 yards Ottis Anderson (1979)

Receiving

• Receptions: 109 Larry Fitzgerald (2015)
• Receiving Yards: 1,598 David Boston (2001)
• Receiving Touchdowns: 15 Sonny Randle (1960)

Returns

• Punt Returns in a Season: 44 Vai Sikahema (1987)
• Longest Punt Return: 99 yards Patrick Peterson (2011)
• Longest Kickoff Return: 108 yards David Johnson (2015)

Kicking

• Field Goals: 40 - Neil Rackers (2005)
• Extra Points Made: 53 - Pat Harder (1948)
• Punts: 112 - Dave Zastudil (2012)
• Punting Yards: 5,209 - Dave Zastudil (2012)

* NFL Record

Cardinals career records

• Passing Yards: 34,639, Jim Hart (1966– 1983)
• Passing Touchdowns: 209, Jim Hart (1966–1983)
• Rushing Yards: 7,999, Ottis Anderson (1979–1986)
• Receptions: 1,234, Larry Fitzgerald (2004–present)
• Receiving Yards: 15,545 Larry Fitzgerald (2004–present)
• Pass Interceptions: 52, Larry Wilson (1960–1972)
• Field Goals Made: 282, Jim Bakken (1962–1978)
• Points: 1,380, Jim Bakken (1962–1978)
• Total Touchdowns: 110, Larry Fitzgerald (2004–present)
• Punt Return Average: 13.7, Charley Trippi (1947–1955)
• Kickoff Return Average: 28.5, Ollie Matson (1952, 1954–1958)
• Punting Average: 44.9, Jerry Norton (1959–1961)
• Sacks: 66.5, Freddie Joe Nunn (1985-1993)
• Tackles: 785, Eric Hill (1989-1997)

Players of note

Current roster

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Arizona Cardinals current roster
Quarterbacks 17 David Blough 14 Jeff Driskel 12 Colt McCoy  1 Kyler Murray Running backs 23 Corey Clement  6 James Conner 30 Keaontay Ingram 22 Ty'Son Williams Wide receivers 82 Andre Baccellia  2 Marquise Brown 83 Greg Dortch 10 DeAndre Hopkins  4 Rondale Moore  0 Zach Pascal 89 Auden Tate 84 Javon Wims Tight ends 86 Zach Ertz 85 Trey McBride 49 Chris Pierce 80 Bernhard Seikovits 81 Noah Togiai		Offensive linemen 68 Kelvin Beachum T 71 Dennis Daley T 66 Jackson Barton T 50 Julién Davenport T 72 Hjalte Froholdt G 78 Marquis Hayes G 76 Will Hernandez G 75 Hayden Howerton G 74 D. J. Humphries T 79 Josh Jones T 73 Lachavious Simmons T 54 Lecitus Smith G 70 Badara Traore T 65 Elijah Wilkinson T Defensive linemen 69 Eric Banks DE 91 L. J. Collier DE 95 Leki Fotu NT 96 Manny Jones DE 90 Rashard Lawrence NT 93 Jonathan Ledbetter DE 92 Kevin Strong DE 94 Carlos Watkins DE		Linebackers 56 Krys Barnes ILB 25 Zaven Collins ILB 52 Victor Dimukeje OLB 45 Dennis Gardeck OLB 43 Jesse Luketa OLB 55 Blake Lynch ILB 41 Myjai Sanders OLB  9 Isaiah Simmons ILB 97 Cameron Thomas OLB 47 Ezekiel Turner ILB  7 Kyzir White ILB 51 Josh Woods ILB Defensive backs  3 Budda Baker SS 29 Kris Boyd CB 24 Rashad Fenton CB 27 Nate Hairston CB 33 Antonio Hamilton CB 36 JuJu Hughes SS 35 Christian Matthew CB 38 Jovante Moffatt S 32 Josh Thomas FS 34 Jalen Thompson FS 20 Marco Wilson CB Special teams 16 Nolan Cooney P 48 Joe Fortunato LS 19 Elliott Fry K  5 Matt Prater K				Reserve lists Practice squad Unrestricted FAs 89 Stephen Anderson TE 46 Aaron Brewer LS 15 Pharoh Cooper WR 65 Rashaad Coward T 75 Max Garcia G 64 Sean Harlow C 26 Josh Jackson CB 14 Andy Lee P 53 Billy Price C 67 Justin Pugh G 51 Tanner Vallejo ILB 59 Nick Vigil ILB 28 Charles Washington SS 13 Antoine Wesley WR 39 Jace Whittaker CB 24 Darrel Williams RB 87 Maxx Williams TE Restricted FAs Exclusive-Rights FAs Rookies in italics Roster updated April 24, 2023 Depth chart • Transactions 70 active, inactive, 17 FAs → NFL rosters

Pro Football Hall of Famers

Chicago Cardinals

• Charles Bidwill, team owner
• 1 Jimmy Conzelman, QB-CB, head coach
• 44 John David Crow, RB
• 1 John "Paddy" Driscoll, QB-S-K-P, head coach
• 2 Walt Kiesling, G-DT, head coach
• 4 Ernie Nevers, RB-S
• 13 Guy Chamberlin, TE-DE
• 33 Ollie Matson, RB
• 62 Charley Trippi, RB-QB
• 81 Dick "Night Train" Lane, CB

St. Louis Cardinals

• 8 Larry Wilson, S
• 22 Roger Wehrli, CB
• 72 Dan Dierdorf, OT
• 81 Jackie Smith, TE

Retired numbers

• 8 Larry Wilson (St. Louis)
• 40 Pat Tillman (Arizona)
• 77 Stan Mauldin (Chicago)
• 88 J. V. Cain (St. Louis)
• 99 Marshall Goldberg (Chicago)

Ring of Honor

See also: St. Louis Football Ring of Fame

The Cardinals' Ring of Honor was started in 2006 to mark the opening of University of Phoenix Stadium. It honors former Cardinal greats from all eras of the franchise's history. Following is a list of inductees and the dates that they were inducted.

• Charles Bidwill, Owner (August 12, 2006)
• Jimmy Conzelman, Coach (August 12, 2006)
• Dan Dierdorf, T (October 16, 2006)
• John "Paddy" Driscoll, QB (August 12, 2006)
• Marshall Goldberg, HB (August 12, 2006)
• Dick "Night Train" Lane, DB (August 12, 2006)
• Ollie Matson, HB (August 12, 2006)
• Ernie Nevers, FB (August 12, 2006)
• Charley Trippi, HB/QB (August 12, 2006)
• Roger Wehrli, CB (October 14, 2007)
• Larry Wilson, S (September 10, 2006)
• Pat Tillman, S (November 12, 2006)
• Aeneas Williams, CB (November 9, 2008)

Front office and coaching staff

Arizona Cardinals current staff
	Front Office Owner/Chairman/President – Michael Bidwell General Manager – Monti Ossenfort Assistant General Manager - Dave Sears Vice President of Player Personnel – Quinten Harris Director of College Scouting – Chris Culmer Vice president of football operations & facilities – Matt Caracciolo Director of Football Administration – Matt Harriss Senior Personnel Executive – Terry McDonough Head Coaches Head Coach - Jonathan Gannon Assistant Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator - Jeff Rodgers Offensive Coaches Offensive Coordinator - Drew Petzig Quarterbacks - Israel Woolfork Running Backs – Andy Denson Passing Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers – Drew Terrell Tight Ends – Ben Steele Offensive Line – Klayton Adams Assistant Offensive Line – Chris CookCook Pass Game Specialist – Spencer Whipple Offensive Quality Control – Connor Senger			Defensive Coaches Defensive Coordinator – Nick Rallis Defensive Line – Derrick LeBlanc Assistant Defensive Line - William Peagler Linebackers – Sam Siefkes Outside Linebackers – Robert Rodriguez Defensive Backs – Patrick Toney Defensive Quality Control – Ronald Booker Special Teams Coaches Assistant Special Teams - Sam Sewell Strength and Conditioning Head Strength and Conditioning - Buddy Morris Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Mark Naylor → More NFL staffs

Radio and television

The Cardinals' flagship radio station was KMVP, "ESPN Radio 860." KMVP assumed the broadcast rights in 2006 after many years on KSLX-FM and KDUS. Dave Pasch, Ron Wolfley, and Paul Calvisi handle the radio broadcast. Most preseason games are televised on KNXV, channel 15, the local ABC affiliate. Mike Goldberg and Glenn Parker are the TV announcers.

On New Year's Day 2007, KMVP began a simulcast of KTAR, which switched to an all-sports format (the news/talk station became 92.3, KTAR-FM). For the 2007 season, KTAR was the official flagship station; however, some broadcasts were also heard on 92.3 FM because of conflicts with Arizona Diamondbacks baseball games on 620 AM.

Miscellaneous

Due to Phoenix's high temperature and strong sunshine in early September, eight of the team's first 13 home openers in Arizona were held, at earliest, in week three. In 1990 and 1991, the Cardinals opened with three consecutive road games before finally coming home in week four. For the same reason, the team's home opener was a nationally-televised night game (two Monday Night Football games and 12 Sunday Night Football games) from 1988 to 2001. The team hosted ten straight home openers as Sunday Night Football games from 1989 to 1998.

External links

• Arizona Cardinals article at Wikipedia
• Arizona Cardinals official web site
• Sports E-Cyclopedia.com
• Cardinals coverage on The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
• Arizona Cardinals News Updates