Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team whose team facilities are headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . 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...
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Sport:American football
League:National Football League
Conference:National Football Conference
Division:NFC West
Founded:1988
Home field:University of Phoenix Stadium
City:Glendale
Colors:White, Black, Red

Award-winning players of the Arizona Cardinals

Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith
Super Bowl MVP for the 1993 NFL Season
Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner
Super Bowl MVP for the 1999 NFL Season
Boomer Esiason
Boomer Esiason
NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1988 NFL Season
Ottis Anderson
Ottis Anderson
Super Bowl MVP for the 1990 NFL Season

Current roster of the Arizona Cardinals

NumberAgeNamePosition
2 29 Richard Bartel Quarterback
3 35 Jay Feely Placekicker
4 27 Kevin Kolb Quarterback
6 26 Max Hall Quarterback
9 33 Dave Zastudil Punter
11 28 Larry Fitzgerald Wide receiver
12 24 Andre Roberts Wide receiver
14 29 Brodie Croyle Quarterback
17 28 Chansi Stuckey Wide receiver
18 25 Stephen Williams Wide receiver
19 23 John Skelton Quarterback
20 23 A.J. Jefferson Cornerback
21 21 Patrick Peterson Cornerback
22 24 Crezdon Butler Cornerback
23 28 Hamza Abdullah Safety
24 32 Adrian Wilson Safety
25 29 Kerry Rhodes Safety
26 23 Chris Wells Running back
27 26 Michael Adams Cornerback
28 27 Greg Toler Dimeback
29 32 Chester Taylor Running back
30 26 Marshay Green Cornerback
31 27 Richard Marshall Cornerback
32 22 Korey Lindsey Cornerback
34 21 Ryan Williams Running back
35 24 Anthony Sherman Fullback
36 24 LaRod Stephens-Howling Running back
37 30 Sean Considine Safety
44 22 Stephen Skelton Tight end
46 25 Alfonso Smith Running back
49 26 Rashad Johnson Dimeback
50 24 O'Brien Schofield Linebacker
51 34 Paris Lenon Linebacker
52 28 Stewart Bradley Linebacker
53 35 Clark Haggans Linebacker
54 23 Quan Sturdivant Linebacker
55 34 Joey Porter Linebacker
56 25 Reggie Walker Linebacker
57 25 Antonio Coleman Linebacker
58 25 Daryl Washington Linebacker
59 23 Brandon Williams Linebacker
63 27 Lyle Sendlein Center
70 30 Rex Hadnot Guard
71 30 Daryn Colledge Guard
72 27 Brandon Keith Offensive tackle
73 31 Jeremy Bridges Guard
74 29 D'Anthony Batiste Offensive tackle
75 27 Levi Brown Offensive tackle
76 28 Taitusi Lutui Guard
78 33 Floyd Womack Guard
79 24 David Carter Nose tackle
80 25 Isaiah Williams Wide receiver
81 25 Jim Dray Tight end
82 35 Mike Leach Running back
83 27 Jaymar Johnson Wide receiver
84 23 Rob Housler Tight end
85 26 Early Doucet Wide receiver
86 31 Todd Heap Tight end
87 28 Jeff King Tight end
89 26 DeMarco Sampson Wide receiver
90 30 Darnell Dockett Defensive end
91 36 Vonnie Holliday Defensive end
92 24 Dan Williams Nose tackle
93 25 Calais Campbell Defensive end
94 23 Sam Acho Outside Linebacker
96 25 Ronald Talley Defensive end
98 31 Nick Eason Defensive end
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Head coach of the Arizona Cardinals

Ken Whisenhunt
Ken Whisenhunt
Age:50
Education:Academy of Richmond County
Also known as:Kenneth Moore Whisenhunt

Kenneth "Ken" Moore Whisenhunt is the current head coach of the Arizona Cardinals NFL football team, leading them to the first Super Bowl in franchise history during the 2008 season. Previously, he was known for his well engineered offensive plays, including the success he had with the Pittsburgh Steelers in his 3 years as their offensive coordinator under Bill Cowher and winning Super Bowl XL during the 2005 season. After attending the Academy...
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Home field of the Arizona Cardinals

University of Phoenix Stadium
University of Phoenix Stadium
Location:Glendale
Opened:August 1, 2006
Seating capacity:63,400

University of Phoenix Stadium, opened August 1, 2006, is a multipurpose football stadium located in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League and the annual Fiesta Bowl. The stadium is located next door to the Jobing.com Arena and it features the...
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Recent top draft picks for the Arizona Cardinals

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
Draft:2008 NFL Draft
Overall rank:16

Dominique Reshard Rodgers-Cromartie is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals 16th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee State. He is the 2nd cousin of New York Jets...
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Levi Brown
Levi Brown
Draft:2007 NFL Draft
Overall rank:5

Levi James Brown, III is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals fifth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State. Brown attended Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia...
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Matt Leinart
Matt Leinart
Draft:2006 NFL Draft
Overall rank:10

Matthew Stephen Leinart , is an American professional football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League . Leinart previously played for four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, largely in a backup role to the now-retired Kurt Warner, before being released on September 4,...
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Antrel Rolle
Antrel Rolle
Draft:2005 NFL Draft
Overall rank:8

Antrel Rocelious Rolle is an American football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami and is the cousin of Brian Rolle of the...
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Owners of the Arizona Cardinals

Bill Bidwill
Bill Bidwill

William V. "Bill" Bidwill, Sr. is the principal owner and chairman of the board of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was part-owner from 1962 to 1972 with his brother Charles, Jr. and has been sole owner since 1972. Bidwill went to Georgetown Preparatory School, then was in...
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Hometown of the Arizona Cardinals

Glendale
Glendale
Population:2,737

Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721. The NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and NLL's Arizona Sting began playing in Glendale when Jobing.com Arena opened in...
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Teams in the same conference as the Arizona Cardinals

Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division...
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New York Giants
New York Giants

The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area....
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Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who has played the role of head coach for the Arizona Cardinals football team?
  • A:
    Ken Whisenhunt is the team's head coach. Some of the team's past coaches include Paddy Driscoll, Arnie Horween, Norman Barry, Guy Chamberlin and Fred Gillies.
  • Q:
    Aside from the Arizona Cardinals, which football teams are in the National Football Conference?
  • A:
    The Carolina Panthers and New York Giants are also in this conference.
  • Q:
    Who is the owner of the Arizona Cardinals sports franchise?
  • A:
    Bill Bidwill owns the football team.
  • Q:
    Who did the Arizona Cardinals select in the draft?
  • A:
    The list of recent draft picks are below:
    - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was drafted from Tennessee State University in the 2008 NFL Draft
    - Levi Brown was drafted from Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft
    - Matt Leinart was drafted from University of Southern California in the 2006 NFL Draft
    - Antrel Rolle was drafted from University of Miami in the 2005 NFL Draft
    - Larry Fitzgerald was drafted from University of Pittsburgh in the 2004 NFL Draft
    - Bryant Johnson was drafted from Pennsylvania State University in the 2003 NFL Draft
    - Calvin Pace was drafted from Wake Forest University in the 2003 NFL Draft
    - Josh McCown was drafted from Sam Houston State University in the 2002 NFL Draft
  • Q:
    For which football division do the Arizona Cardinals play?
  • A:
    The team is included in the NFC West division.
  • Q:
    Where are the Arizona Cardinals located and in which stadium do they host their home games?
  • A:
    The University of Phoenix Stadium is home field for the Arizona Cardinals football team.
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