RODNEY HUDSON NEWS

Nursing knee injury Hudson is currently dealing with a knee injury, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The durable veteran center missed significant time last year for the first time since 2012, as a rib injury forced him out of three games while a stint on the COVID-19 list cost him two more. The 33-year-old will look to bounce back and contribute on an offensive line tasked with protecting prized quarterback Kyler Murray.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After quality family time for Rodney Hudson, center's return a big boost for Arizona Cardinals Rodney Hudson apparently contemplated retirement but ultimately chose to return to the Cardinals, which head coach Kliff Kingsbury is thrill...

JULY 29, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Somers: Good news, center Rodney Hudson's return is hard to beat for the Arizona Cardinals What's an offense without a center? The Arizona Cardinals would have found out if Rodney Hudson had decided not to return for a 12th NFL sea...

JULY 20, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Report: Rodney Hudson returning to play for Arizona Cardinals in 2022 NFL season The Arizona Cardinals' Rodney Hudson will play for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2022 season according to a report.

JULY 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Will report for training camp Hudson has informed the Cardinals that he'll report for training camp and play in 2022, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 33-year-old center is ready to rejoin his teammates after an unexcused absence from mandatory minicamp. It's unclear if Hudson was unhappy with his contract, which ranks seventh among centers with an average annual value of $10 million. He finished 31st out of 39 centers in PFF's grading last year, ending an eight-year streak ranking 17th or better, including five seasons in the Top 8. Hudson missed five games last year, including two due to COVID-19, marking the first time since 2012 that he's missed more than three games in a season.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Rodney Hudson not at mandatory camp; coach seems confident in contract for Kyler Murray Arizona Cardinals center Rodney Hudson was not at the team's mandatory minicamp Tuesday. But quarterback Kyler Murray was there.

JUNE 14, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Rodney Hudson Absent, So Justin Pugh May Be Cardinals Center With one veteran a question mark, another puts off retirement in return

JUNE 14, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Unexcused absence Hudson is not at minicamp and was not excused from participating, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said they were working on things with Hudson, but he could not say any more. Hudson is currently projected to be the Cardinals' starting center as he heads into the final year of his two-year, $20.1 million deal signed last March.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Wild Card Weekend Round-Up: Former Seminoles advance in NFL Playoffs A look at NFL Wild Card Weekend results.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Rodney Hudson Factor, And Friday Before The Seahawks Arizona Cardinals Official Team Website I Arizona Cardinals – AZCardinals.com

JANUARY 7, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals host Seahawks, still have shot at NFC West title

The Arizona Cardinals still have a shot at winning the NFC West for the first time since 2015 on Sunday when they host the Seattle Seahawks

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Rolling Cowboys, reeling Cards meet with playoffs on horizon

The Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals are meeting with the NFC's No. 1 seed part of the conversation

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns from COVID list Hudson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Huston missed the Cardinals' last two games while on the COVID list. His return will be a huge boost to the Cardinals' offensive line as they head into the final two weeks of the regular season.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed feelings: Cards back in playoffs, but not playing well

The Arizona Cardinals have qualified for the NFL’s postseason for the first time since 2015

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Banged-up Colts shrug off injuries, beat Cardinals 22-16

Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor ran for 108 yards and the banged-up Indianapolis Colts continued their late-season surge with a gritty 22-16 win over...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Cardinals without Pro Bowl RB James Conner vs. Colts

The Arizona Cardinals will be without Pro Bowl running back James Conner and rookie receiver Rondale Moore as they try to clinch a playoff spot on Saturday by beating the Indianapo...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Without D-Hop, Arizona's offense must adjust in stretch run

The Arizona Cardinals will try to clinch a spot in the postseason for the first time in six years without their best receiver when they travel to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't be available Week 15 Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Hudson (illness) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Lions after he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday following...

Impact Kingsbury wasn't sure if Hudson was symptomatic of the virus, but the Cardinals aren't counting on the 32-year-old clearing all of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols in advance of Sunday's game. Max Garcia is expected to start at center in place of Hudson.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 list Hudson (Illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

Impact Balzer reports that Hudson's placement on the list was the result of a positive test, so he will need to stay away from the team facility until he clears health and safety protocols. If he isn't able to clear protocols ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Lions, then Max Garcia will likely take Hudson's spot as the starting center.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Hudson Lands On Covid List Starting center one of dozens across league in virus breakout

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Moore: Arizona center Rodney Hudson is the reason all the haters are quiet Arizona's run game has been a pleasant surprise thanks to Rodney Hudson's leadership.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Less is more: Cardinals work to balance preparation, health

Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is cutting back on hard practices as his team tries to navigate through several injuries to key players

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets activated Saturday Hudson (ribs) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Hudson hurt his ribs Week 5 against the 49ers. Before the injury, he was starting at center in an every-down role for the Cardinals, so he will pick up where he left off in his return.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Tuesday Hudson (ribs) was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' team site reports.

Impact The center got injured in Week 5 versus the 49ers and was placed on IR soon after. The Cardinals will now have 21 days to either activate him or place him back on IR. The expectation is that Hudson will return in the next week or two.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals down to third-string center vs. Packers

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OCTOBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press