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Cardinal Player Info
Starter. On Roster.Bubble. 
Injured. Unlikely to Stay on RosterReleased. Practice Squad
Salary Figures from Nov. 30, 2007 USA Today and only apply to players who were on the roster through Week #6

Quarterbacks:
7 Matt Leinart
 
6-4 224 USC (D1)
Tom Condon
Contract Expires 2011   
03 Derek Anderson  6-6 230 Oregon State (FA Cleveland) 2010 Offseason  - Deal reported done on St. Paddys Day. Cut by the new Holmgren regime in Cleveland. Had some really phenominal outings when he started for the Browns, but also more recently had some miserable outings.  Expected to push/backup Matt Leinart.
19 John Skelton Signed
 
6-5½ 243 ( D5) 2010 Offseason  Small school 5th round rookie prospect with a cannon-arm and great size and mobility, but a lot of work to do perfecting his craft.
06 Max Hall 6-1 201 BYU (UDFA) 2010 Offseason  Considered to be very smart, very accurate and mobile, but lacking in size and arm strength. QBs like that who are smart, accurate and mobile enough to overcome their physical limitations frequently got on to enjoy successful NFL careers - usually as backups but occasionally as starters.
Running Backs:
34 Tim Hightower RB  (6-0 217 - Richmond D5) Contract Expires 2010  
26 Chris "Beanie" Wells 6-1 235 Ohio State (D1)
Adam Heller
Contract Expires 2013 2009 Reg Season - Drafted at #31. Gives us a big back presence to go with Hightower and Wright.
31 Jason Wright 5-10 215 Northwestern  (FA - Browns) Contract Expires 2010 2009 Reg Season  - Steady 3rd down presence
36 LaRod Stephens- Howling 5-7 180 Pitt (D7a) Contract Expires 20112009 Reg Season  - Small but explosive. Also KO returner
46 Alfonso Smith RB 6-1 208 Kentucky (UDFA) 2010 Offseason - Only had 712 career rushing yards at 4.1 ypc at Kentucky...so he wasn't used all that much. However, he wowed scouts at his Pro Day by running a 4.38 40. Has very good return ability.
32 Nehemiah Broughton FB 5-11 255 The Citadel 2010 Playoffs - Added right before the playoffs. No post-season info to date as to his status
64 Reagan Mau'ia FB 6-0 260 Hawaii

2010 Off Season  .

42 Charles Ali FB 6-2 255 Ark Pine-Bluff 2010 Offseason - Added in early May.
Wide Receivers:
11 Larry Fitzgerald (D1)
 
6–3 225, Pitt (D1)
Eugene Parker
Contract Expires 2012
15 Steve Breaston (KR/PR) 6-0 193 Michigan (D5)
2007 Salary: $426,250
RFA
85 Darrin Mougey WR 6-6 230 SD State (Atlanta)
2009 Off Season - Signed to help bolster a position weakened by the departure of  Boldin and Urban.

80 Early Doucet  WR

6-0 211 LSU D3) Contract Expires 2010.
12 Andre Roberts WR Signed 5-10¾ 195 The Citadel (D3)
2009 Off Season - 3rd round draft pick - compact route runner with 4.46 speed desitined for the slot.
14 Stephen Williams WR 6-5 199 Toledo (UDFA) 2010 Off Season -  According to one observer: "Williams will stay on NFL radars because of his size and speed. He is listed at 6-5 and 199 pounds and you cannot teach size like that. He may be a little weak when it comes to battling corners off the line of scrimmage in the NFL, but he was timed at 4.41 in the 40 and will look to fly right by the opposition."
86 Jones, Orea WR 6-0 202 Hampton  2009 Off Season    Signed with Redskins, then cut, then picked up by Cards again on 9/15. Didn't survive final cut. Turned some heads in Pittsburgh preseason game and subsequent drills. Signed to futures contract in early Feb.  (9/1 - Signed (previously Indy) to first post-final-cut PS..

16 Edward Gant

6-1½ 197 No. Alabama 2009 Off Season    UDFA Pickup signed in mid-May. Here's what Gil Brandt had to say about his Pro Day:

Headliner (of the day)....measured in at 6-foot-1 1/2, 197 pounds. Ran the 40 in 4.41 and 4.50 seconds, had a 32-inch vertical, a 10-3 broad jump, a 4.12 short shuttle, a 6.77 three-cone drill and put up 18 bench press reps at 225 pounds. The kind of player who shows so much athleticism he can be switched to defensive back if it doesn’t work out at wide receiver.

18 Max Komar 5-11 202 Idaho (UDFA) 2010 Off Season -  One fan describes him as "the next Lance Long."
10 Deryn Bowser WR 6-1 212 Akron (UDFA)
2010 Off Season -  Tried out & signed right before Mid May minicamp.
Tight Ends:
84 Anthony Becht 6-5 280 West Virginia (FA Rams)
Drew Rosenhaus
UFA 2009 Reg Season   - Blocking specialist.
83 Stephen Spach 6-4 250 Fresno State RFA 2009 Reg Season   Will have to eliminate miscues.
89 Ben Patrick 6-3 252 Delaware (D7) RFA 2009 Reg Season  Suspended for 1st 4 games
86 Dominique Byrd, TE  6-3 255 USC
Eugene Parker
2010 Off Season  Talented underachiever who earned  a second chance.
81 Ken Dray Signed 6-4¾ 251 Sanford (D7) 2010 Off Season -  Big blocker type said to have soft hands, athleticism and ability  to locate holes in zone coverage.
Offensive Linemen:
75 Levi Brown OT 6-5 323 lb Penn. St. (D! 2007)
2007 Salary: $2.2 mil
Contract Expires 2012 2009 Reg Season  #1 backup to LT Gandy
66 Alan Faneca 6-5 307 lb LSU (FA Jets) 2010 Off Season -  Released by Jets after draft and immediately inked by Cards. Some question about what he's got left, but he brings veteran leadership, a great resume and a terrific working relationship with Coach Wiz and Russ G
63 Lyle Sendlein C (6-2, 305) -Texas (UDFA)
2007 Salary: $297,500
 
74 Reggie Wells OT (D6a) 
 
6-3¾, 302 Clarion
2007 Salary: $4.2 mil
Contract Expires 2010
76 Taitusi (Deuce) Lutui G/T 6-4 350 USC (D2)
2007 Salary: $364,800
RFA
70 Rex Hadnot G   2010 Offseason  - FA (Browns) Considered a wide body mauler who's a better run blocker than pass blocker. Started for Browns in2008 and 2009 and could earn a starting LG spot with Cards.
72 Brandon Keith OG/OT 6-5 345 lb No. Iowa (D7) Contract Expires 2010 2009 Regular Season. He or H Johnson would replace L Brown at RT should Brown need to replace LT Gandy
73 Jeremy Bridges G/T 6-4 326 So Miss (FA) Re-Signed Provides veteran experience and versatility as a backup on  a young O-line. Stepped in for Gandy in the playoffs and did well. Played 21 games over two seasons for Arizona and started 11 contests at guard.  Originally entered the NFL with the Eagles as a sixth-round pick (185th overall) in 2003
62 Ben Claxton C 6-2 301 RFA 2009 Regular Season  
67 Herman "House" Johnson G 6-7 382 LSU D6) Contract Expires 2011 2009 Regular Season Huge. Raw. He or Keith would replace L Brown at RT should Brown need to replace LT Gandy
68 Pestock, Tom G/T 6-6 317 MW Missouri St 2009 Regular Season We're not sure when he was added - Cliff Louis was reported to have been picked up and placed on the PS, but on the official Cardinal website, there is no Louis, but there is Pestock.
69 Casey Knips G 6-8 300 So Dakota St (UDFA) 2010 Offseason  - According to one observer: "Runs a 5.02 40. Good athlete especially at his size. Technique is raw, but he held up well in games anyway. Had plenty of practice blocking 6th round draft pick teammate DE Danny Batten. Another classic Grimm and Lott project. "
66 Jordan Palmer G (Late Season Pickup)) 2009 Regular Season  DPicked up to replace Canfield who was signed off PS in late Dec. Said to have bounced around among a half-dozen NFL teams.
61 Devon Tyler T 6-7 308Temple (UDFA) 2010 Offseason  - One write-up describes Tyler as: " a size prospect and a developmental player with a high upside. He should only improve as he physically matures and gets stronger. The ability to block on the move will make him and enticing player in camp this summer."
60 David Moosman C 6-5 293 Michigan (UDFA) 2010 Offseason  - said to be a classic Michigan lineman - a "good technician, but needs to add bulk. A classic Grimm and Lott project. Could stick on the PS. Played center too, but struggled with some of his snaps."
Defensive Linemen:
90 Darnell Dockett UT/DE  6-3 292 Florida State (D3) Drew Rosenhaus Contract Expires 2011 but seeks a new contract
98 Gabe Watson NT 6-3 341 Michigan (D4)
Drew Rosenhaus
 
93 Calais Campbell (D2) 6-8 283, Miami (FL)

Contract Expires 2011 2010 Playoffs - Broke thumb. May play with cast.

74 Ken Iwebema (D4) 6-4 269, Iowa
Ben Dogra (Condon)

Contract Expires 2010

92 Dan Williams NT Unsigned 6-2 327 Tennessee (D1) 2010 Offseason Our top draft pick (#26)...Rated #11 on Cardinal board...space-edater with enough agility and motor to move up and down along the  LOS to make plays.
71 Jeremy Clark DE 6-3 09 lb Alabama (FA) 2010 Offseason Signed to exclusive rights arrangement.
78 Alan Branch 6-6 331 lb Michigan (D2 2007)
Ben Dogra (Condon)
Contract Expires 2010 2009 Regular Season Can also play outside. Played his way off bubble in preseason.
97 Bryant Robinson (FA) 6-3 304, Fresno St
Mark Bartlestein

2010 Offseason Considered leader in locker room. Re-upped after draft and figures to compete to be in rotation with Watson and Williams,

73 Keilen Dykes DT 6-3 294 West Virginia (UDFA)

2010 Off Season 10/13 - Moved from roster to make room for Patrick. Made it back to PS and then brought back up 9/15. Didn't survive final cut. Signed to Futures contract in early Feb.

Linebackers:
55 Joey Porter OLB 6-3 255  (FA Miami)
2010 OffseasonSigned by Cards as FA on March 19. He brings a track record of production (29½ sacks in pat 2 years) along with a swagger that can be a net-plus in the locker room (if applied wisely) or a potential "issue"  if the talk isn't backed up by action.
54 Gerald Hayes ILB 6-1, 239, Pitt (D3) Contract Expires 2011
58 Daryl Washington ILB Unsigned 6-1½, 230 TCU (D2) 2010 Offseason:  Cards moved up from #58 to #47 to grab him. They needed help at ILB in the wake of Dansby's departure, but is not identical in size, speed or style to the bigger but less mobile  Dansby. A very athletic LB rated #11 (one spot below Dan Williams) on the Cardinal draft board.
53 Clark Haggans DE/OLB 6-4 243 (Steelers) Contract Expires 2011
51 Paris Lenon 6-2 235 Richmond 9 (FA Rams) 2010 Offseason: Signed as a FA. Credited with more than 100 tackles each in 2007 and 2008 with Detgroit before tailing off to42 in 15 games with the Rams in (ten as a starter)  in 2010
50 Monte Beisel 6-3 240 Kansas St 2009 Reg Season  - Signed by KC in offseason, cut and then signed by Cards in early Dec.
56 Reggie Walker 6-0 238 Kansas State Contract Expires 2010 2009 Regular Season  Stout against run enabled him to beat out Vic Hobson (who was having a very good preseason).
52 Cody Brown 6-2 244 UConn (D2)
Nate Haber
 Contract Expires 2012 2009 Preseason  Dislocated wrists during SD game (requiring surgery) and will be placed on IR
59 Will Davis 6-2 261 Illinois (D6) Contract Expires 20112009 Regular Season Work in process, but you can see him improve from down to down to down.
95 Ali Highsmith LB 6-1 230 LSU (2)

2009 Reg. Season  Dropped from active roster to make room for Abdullah and Togafau. Re-signed to PS prior to Week 16.


96 Mark WashingtonOLB

 

 6-3 245 Texas St. - San Marcus Replaced Harrington who was signed off the PS in early Dec.
43 Chris Johnson 6-2 230 So Dakota St (UDFA) 2010 Offseason: Signed right before mid-May OTA's.
57 Stevie Baggs 6-1 245 Bethune Cookman(FA fr CFL)) Offseason - Signed from the CFL where - after a about half-dozen journeymen years, he racked up 12 sacks during what he (& we) hope was a breakout season. With Berry retired and Chike one year older, we need young pass-rushing energy and production.
48 O' Brien SchofieldSigned 6-2¾ 235 Wisconsin (D4) 2009 Reg Season  - An "opportunistic " pick in the 4th round - had risen up the boards to as high as late-1st possibility before blowing out a knee during Senior Bowl workouts. Says he's hoping to rejoin his teammates by training camp, but may turn out to be more of a long-term investment. With anyone rehabbing a knee, there's some risk; but the Cardinal FO feels that modern medical technology has vastly improved the odds for a full recovery and that Schofield was well worth the risk of a 4th-round pick.
Defensive Backs:
24 Adrian Wilson S 6-2¼ 213 (D3)
(Eugene Parker) - Signed 5 year deal.
Contract Expires 2013 
21 Antrel Rolle CB "The" U"
Drew Rosenhaus
 
Contract Expires 2010 - Huge incentive escalators   
29 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie  (6015 185 Tenn. St. (D1)
Eugene Parker
Contract Expires 2012 2009 Reg Season   Phenominal athletic ability and potential but still a way to go before becoming Deon.
28 Greg Toler CB 5-11 191 St. Paul's (D4) Contract Expires 2011 2009 Reg Season   Aggressive. Likes to stick his nose into the action. Raw as rain (and burned twice as often) but makes each miscue a learning experience and you can see the improvement within each game he plays in.
21 Jorrick Calvin Signed 5-11 185 Troy 2010 Offseason     Another one of those Greg Toler-type back-stories. After an excellent 2009 season at  Troy (79 tackles & 2 picks) , a bunch of academic/eligibility misunderstandings caused him to miss all of last season and disappear beneath most radar screens. One of his Troy coaches spent time working with the Cards' in an NFL Career-Improvement program and was able to vouch for Calvin. His two Pro Day forty times were contrasts in speed (one was for 4.64. The other - which we're inclined to accept - was 4.46).
27 Michael Adams CB  (5-8, 178) - Louisiana-Lafayette (UDFA) 2009 Reg Season   Would be All Pro if he was 3 inches taller. Important coaches avoid mismatching him with tall receivers. Aside from that, he's starting material.
49 Rashad Johnson S 5-11 205 Alabama (D3) Contract Expires 2011 2009 Reg Season   #3 pick but not qiuite ready to make his mark yet.
25 Kerry Rhodes 6-3 209 Louisville (Jets(Trade) 2010 Offseason   Picked up in a trade for pix with Jets to replace A Rolle(who signed with the Giants).

Cup Half Empty Rhodes (6 feet 3 inches, 209 pounds) is bigger than Rolle (6 feet, 202), but is not a good tackler and struggles in coverage....

Last season, he clashed with Rex Ryan's coaching staff, lost his starting job (and regained it)...

He performed poorly at the start of the season, but seemed to improve after his benching, finishing with three interceptions. - J Battista, NY Daily News

Cup Half Full:
"
Kerry has the experience and ability to step in right away. He fits a lot of the things that we do defensively, and the prospect of having him alongside a perennial All-Pro like Adrian Wilson is very exciting.”
- Wiz
49 Hamzah Abdullah  S 6-2 215 Washington State RFA 2009 Reg Season   Added prior to Week 16 to replace the injured Matt Ware.
20 A.J. Jefferson CB 6-0 190 (UDFA) Fresno St (UDFA) 2010 Offseason   Targeted by some Card fans as a mid-late round draft pick. Led all CB's at the Combine in speed and agility scores.
23 Barksdale, Rashad CB  

 

6-0 208 University of Albany Originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth-round (201st overall) in 2007. Released by the Eagles and claimed by KC where he played in six games and collected six special teams tackles. Released by the Chiefs following training camp  and spent the 2008 regular season on the Giants PS prior to being signed to the active roster for their divisional playoff game. Claimed off waivers by the Jets this past June.
30 Marshay Green CB 5-9 175 Ole Miss (UDFA) 2010 Offseason   According to NFL.com: "Green was a two-year starter for the Rebels, as well as being a productive return specialist. He is an undersized perimeter defender with excellent athletic ability. His obvious lack of power hinders his ability to ward off blockers and be a consistent run defender. He is quicker than fast and has excellent hips to turn and stay in receiver's hip pocket. He runs well and but isn't elite to match up with top NFL receivers. He understands angles and route progressions but can be inconsistent in reacting quickly, which gets him out of position at times. Green is a good football player with size limitations who could contribute as a returner and in sub packages as a rookie."
22 Matt Ware S 6-0 210 (Waivers Philadelphia) UCLA UFA 2009 Reg Season  Put on IR (knee) in mid- Dec. Can either play S or CB
47 Justin Miller CB
5-10 195 Clemson (FA Jets, Raiders) 2010 Offseason   Passed tryout and signed right after the first minicamp. Was highly regarded coming out of Clemson; excelled returning punts during 2005 and 2006 but (in part due to injuries) never accomplished much as a corner and quietly faded from the scene. He gets a fresh start and a new chance with the Cards.
37 Trumaine McBride CB 5-9 180 Ole Miss

2010 Off Season  .

44 Herana Haze-Jones S 5-11 205 Indiana

2010 Off Season  .

40 Pat Tillman,   (S) 5-10½ 208 (3) ASU While Pat  was serving his country, we promised  we'd "keep the seat warm" for him with a roster spot here on the BRS.  He will remain a permanent fixture here - as he will in our hearts.
Specialty Teams
04 Jay Feely K (FA - Jets) 2010 OffSeason   Signed in early April to replace Rackers.
05 Ben Graham  P 6-5 235  FA) Jets 2009 Reg Season   
82 Mike Leach LS 6-2 240 William & Mary (FA Denver) 2009 Reg Season Signed 3/12
Signed to "Futures" Contracts:
95 Ali Highsmith LB 6-1 230 LSU (2)

2009 Reg. Season  Dropped from active roster to make room for Abdullah and Togafau. Re-signed to PS prior to Week 16.

86 Jones, Orea WR 6-0 202 Hampton  2009 Off Season    Signed with Redskins, then cut, then picked up by Cards again on 9/15. Didn't survive final cut. Turned some heads in Pittsburgh preseason game and subsequent drills. Signed to futures contract in early Feb.  (9/1 - Signed (previously Indy) to first post-final-cut PS..

16 Edward Gant

6-1½ 197 No. Alabama 2009 Off Season    UDFA Pickup signed in mid-May. Here's what Gil Brandt had to say about his Pro Day:

Headliner (of the day)....measured in at 6-foot-1 1/2, 197 pounds. Ran the 40 in 4.41 and 4.50 seconds, had a 32-inch vertical, a 10-3 broad jump, a 4.12 short shuttle, a 6.77 three-cone drill and put up 18 bench press reps at 225 pounds. The kind of player who shows so much athleticism he can be switched to defensive back if it doesn’t work out at wide receiver.

66 Jordan Palmer G (Late Season Pickup)) 2009 Regular Season  DPicked up to replace Canfield who was signed off PS in late Dec. Said to have bounced around among a half-dozen NFL teams.
23 Barksdale, Rashad CB  

 

6-0 208 University of Albany Originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth-round (201st overall) in 2007. Released by the Eagles and claimed by KC where he played in six games and collected six special teams tackles. Released by the Chiefs following training camp  and spent the 2008 regular season on the Giants PS prior to being signed to the active roster for their divisional playoff game. Claimed off waivers by the Jets this past June.
68 Pestock, Tom G/T 6-6 317 MW Missouri St 2009 Regular Season We're not sure when he was added - Cliff Louis was reported to have been picked up and placed on the PS, but on the official Cardinal website, there is no Louis, but there is Pestock.

96 Mark WashingtonOLB

 

 6-3 245 Texas St. - San Marcus Replaced Harrington who was signed off the PS in early Dec.
86 Dominique Byrd, TE  6-3 255 USC
Eugene Parker
2010 Off Season  Talented underachiever who earned  a second chance.
73 Keilen Dykes DT 6-3 294 West Virginia (UDFA)

2010 Off Season 10/13 - Moved from roster to make room for Patrick. Made it back to PS and then brought back up 9/15. Didn't survive final cut. Signed to Futures contract in early Feb.

65 Ryan Kees DE 6-6 275 St. Cloud

2010 Off Season  .

64 Reagan Mau'ia FB 6-0 260 Hawaii

2010 Off Season  .

37 Trumaine McBride CB 5-9 180 Ole Miss

2010 Off Season  .

64 Dean Muhtadi DL 6-3 296 Maryland

2010 Off Season  .

65 Ryan Kees DE 6-6 275 St. Cloud

2010 Off Season  .

Unrestricted or Exclusive Rights Free Agents:
Suspended:
Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)
Reserve/Injured/Non Football
Injured Reserve:
18 Michael Ray Garvin 5-8 182 FSU (4.25) 2009 Off Season  Released 9/1. UDFA Pickup (Also listed under Special Teams as a returner). D. Urban: Garvin was a defensive back at Florida State, but he is coming in here as a kick returner and will be tried as a wide receiver for his “regular” position. But make no mistake – he’ll have to shine as a return man to make the roster.
Injury Settlement (Now Free Agents
Injury Waivers (Can be recalled later and placed on IR):
61 Elton Brown G 6-4¾ 330 lb Virginia 2009 Regular Season  Released after final cutdown date to make room for J Bridges.
23 Wilrey Fontenot, CB 5-9 169 Arizona  2009 Off Season  Didn't survive final cut. 2/5 Addred to Futures roster.
68 Elliot Vallejo OT 6-7, 315) Cal Davis (UDFA) 2009 Off Season  Dislocated knee-cap during Red v. White.
38 Dennis Keyes S 6-2 199 UCLA 2009 Off Season 2/5 Addred to Futures roster. Regular Season  12/24 - Orginally a Cardinal UDFA who was cut in camp, but just resigned.
Reserve/Suspended)
Released/Not Tendered/Left Squad/Not Listed on Roster/Signed Off PS
65 Ryan Kees DE 6-6 275 St. Cloud

2010 Off Season  .

44 Herana Haze-Jones S 5-11 205 Indiana

2010 Off Season  .

87 Juamorris Stewart WR 6-3 205 Southern (UDFA)
2010 Off Season -  Nice size. No one seems to have much info on him.
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