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Mike LaFleur aces head coaching debut with Cardinals, earning a win and some much-needed momentum

Mike LaFleur aced his head coaching debut for the Arizona Cardinals, becoming the first non-interim to win his debut with the franchise since 1973

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Cardinals beat Chargers 26-14 as Mike LaFleur wins his head coaching debut

Jacoby Brissett threw for a touchdown as Arizona upset the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Kyle McCord throws 4 TD passes as Packers beat Cardinals 42-38 in preseason finale

Kyle McCord threw four touchdown passes — including two to Kisean Johnson in the last 3 1/2 minutes of the game — and the Green Bay Packers rallied to beat the Arizona Cardinals 42...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Cardinals Birdwatch: Joint Practice Highlights & Green Bay's Bike Tradition | Arizona Cardinals 2026

AUGUST 28 • YOUTUBE

Cardinals Birdwatch: Joint Practice Highlights & Green Bay's Bike Tradition | Arizona Cardinals 2026

AUGUST 28 • YOUTUBE

Max Melton Media Availability | Preseason Week 3 vs. Packers CB Max Melton addresses the media following the team's joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on August 26, 2026.

AUGUST 27 • AZCARDINALS.COM

LaFleurs feel grateful that their first head coaching matchup is coming in the preseason

Divided loyalties meant a divided wardrobe for the parents of Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur as their teams held a joint practice Wed...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Cardinals activate CB Garrett Williams from PUP list just 8 months after he tore an Achilles tendon

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday, and it's possible that the fourth-year player will be ready for...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Cardinals Underground - Passing Thoughts, It's Voluntary, And OTA Scenes Why would Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman consider the idea of shirtless fans? Who knows. But they join Darren Urban (Dani Sureck is on assi...

MAY 19 • AZCARDINALS.COM

No go for Week 18 Melton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Rams.

Impact Melton was a full participant at practice throughout the week as he continues to nurse a heel injury, but he'll now ultimately take a seat in Week 18. In his absence, Jaden Davis is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at cornerback versus Los Angeles.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Cincinnati Melton (heel) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton has been officially cleared to return Sunday from a four-game absence due to a heel injury, and he'll likely join Will Johnson as the Cardinals' two starting outside corners. Prior to his absence, Melton logged 31 tackles (21 solo) and five pass defenses across nine regular-season games.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Week 17 Melton (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Melton has missed the last four games due to a heel injury, but he has a chance to return for Week 17 after logging three consecutive limited practices. Will Johnson (thumb/chest) is also listed as questionable, so Denzel Burke and Darren Hall would be the top candidates to start at outside corner if one or both of Johnson and Melton were to be ruled out.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Melton (heel) was a limited participant in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Impact Melton managed to practice for the first time after missing the last four games due to a heel injury. The 23-year-old should continue to serve as one of the Cardinals' starting cornerbacks should he make his return during Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latest batch of Cardinals injuries could have long-lasting effects

The Arizona Cardinals’ current season has been so rough that it might even be affecting the next one

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Bijan Robinson leads Falcons to 2nd straight win, 26-19 over woeful Cardinals

The Atlanta Falcons have won their second straight game

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals defense faces tough task after Falcons announce return of key player Shortly after the Cardinals ruled out Max Melton and Jalen Thompson for Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons dropped their bombshell story of the wee...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Missing fourth consecutive game Melton (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton will miss a fourth consecutive game due to his heel injury. Denzel Burke is likely to draw his seventh start of the season in Melton's absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for practice Melton (heel) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Melton has missed three straight games with a heel injury, and he's now been forced to sit out the team's first practice session of the week. Melton will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trey McBride's great season is one of the few bright spots for the struggling Cardinals

Trey McBride is having the kind of season that most NFL tight ends can only dream about

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out for Week 15 Melton (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a heel injury. The second-year pro from Rutgers downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, suggesting his injury worsened throughout the week. Denzel Burke is expected to have a larger role in the Cardinals' secondary while Melton remains sidelined in Week 15.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Did not practice Thursday Melton (heel) did not participate in practice Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Melton returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday after missing the last two weeks recovering from a heel injury. It appeared the 23-year-old was nearing a return, however, he is now trending in a negative direction. The second-year pro still has an opportunity to participate in practice Friday before Sunday's game against the Texans.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Melton (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a heel injury, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. He has two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another lopsided loss to an NFC West foe shows just how far the Arizona Cardinals have fallen

The NFC West has turned into a three-headed monster this season with the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers winning boatloads of games and fighting for firs...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua help Rams stay tied atop NFC West with 45-17 win over Cardinals

Matthew Stafford threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns, Puka Nacua and Blake Corum both scored twice and the Los Angeles Rams rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 45-17

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Week 14 Melton (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Melton didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a heel injury. The second-year pro has operated as one of the Cardinals' top boundary corners this season, recording 31 total tackles and five passes defensed across nine appearances. While he's sidelined in Week 14, expect Denzel Burke to have an expanded role in Arizona's secondary.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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