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Carson Palmer | Quarterback

Team: Arizona Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (33) / 12/27/1979
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 235
College: USC
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Cardinals GM Steve Keim revealed that he'd been monitoring Carson Palmer's status with the Raiders since January, before trading for Palmer on April 2.
"We started doing our due diligence on Carson in January," Keim said. "And with our new video system, I was able to cut up every one of his passing plays for the last three seasons. I came away very, very pleasantly surprised. ... I saw that Carson still has the zing and can still make all the throws. That’s huge, especially with what Bruce (Arians) wants out of his quarterback." Apr 7 - 1:21 PM
Source: Arizona Republic

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Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

Carson Palmer's three-year, $26 million contract in Arizona contains $10 million guaranteed and a $6 million signing bonus.

It'll likely reduce to a two-year, $16 million contract because year three, which carries a $10 million non-guaranteed base salary, will void if Palmer is on Arizona's roster five days after the Super Bowl next year. Only the $6 million signing bonus, Palmer's $2 million base salary in 2013, and $2 million of Palmer's $8 million salary in 2014 are fully guaranteed. The Cards could cut Palmer next offseason and be on the hook for "only" $10 million.
Source: Scout.com
Apr 5 - 11:38 AM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

Carson Palmer insists he's "not concerned at all" about the Cardinals' offensive line.

"If you look at it, you look at all the injuries, that's a freak thing," he said of the line's disastrous 2012 performance. "When you get that many guys hurt at one position group, that just doesn't happen year after year after year. … With the coaching they're going to get from the guys we have on this staff, we'll get better at that position." The Cards' line was better down the stretch, but still has question marks at four of five spots. Palmer should pray the Birds take a lineman at No. 7 overall.
Source: Sports Radio Interviews
Apr 3 - 4:27 PM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

Cardinals GM Steve Keim expressed confidence Tuesday that 33-year-old Carson Palmer has enough arm strength left to fit Bruce Arians' decidedly vertical and pass-first offense.

They wouldn't have made the trade if they didn't. Palmer experienced noticeably diminished velocity and throwing power immediately after an elbow injury with the Bengals, before sitting out a half season. His arm was more impressive in 1 1/2 years with Oakland. "The guy can still drive the football down the field," said Keim, after studying Palmer's game tape. Palmer has a chance to rediscover high-end QB2 value in Arizona with a talented receiver and tight end corps, and generous helpings of attempts under pass-happy Arians.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Apr 2 - 6:35 PM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

New Cardinals QB Carson Palmer says the Raiders' offer included no guaranteed money.

The Raiders were supposedly only asking Palmer to cut his salary from $13 million to $10 million, but it would be far more understandable why he balked at the proposed cut if it included no guarantees. Palmer's two-year, $16 million deal with the Cardinals includes $10 million guaranteed. Coach Bruce Arians left no room for speculation at Palmer's introductory presser, calling him his "starting QB." It's back to square one for Drew Stanton.
Related: Raiders
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Apr 2 - 5:05 PM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

Cardinals acquired QB Carson Palmer and a 2013 seventh-round pick from the Raiders in exchange for a 2013 sixth-round pick and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2014.

In this year's draft, Oakland gets a 43-spot jump from pick No. 219 to 176. The Raiders get the 2014 pick only if Palmer starts 13 games in 2013. In other words, it's just short of a giveaway. Palmer has agreed to a new two-year, $16 million contract with $10 million guaranteed. It locks him in as the 2013 starter, but includes no guaranteed money beyond this season. In theory, Palmer is a good fit for Bruce Arians' vertical attack, but his nonexistent mobility will be a liability behind one of the league's worst offensive lines. The Cardinals will now almost certainly spend the No. 7 pick on a tackle. Larry Fitzgerald will be the best receiver he's ever thrown to, but Palmer is going to have a hard time earning QB1 status in fantasy leagues. The 33-year-old Palmer's desire is a question mark after he essentially quit on two teams in three years.
Related: Raiders
Apr 2 - 1:21 PM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

Sources tell ESPN that the proposed trade sending Carson Palmer to the Cardinals is expected to be completed within the next 24 hours.

Ed Werder's sources are "directly involved in the negotiations." The Raiders will likely secure a late-round pick for Palmer, for whom they gave up first- and second-round picks in the middle of the 2011 season. Palmer, in turn, will accept a drastic paycut on the $13M he's currently owned for 2013 and become the Cardinals' clear-cut starter.
Related: Cardinals
Source: ESPN.com
Apr 2 - 12:02 PM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

Carson Palmer was in Arizona on Monday night, meeting with Cardinals executives.

The Palmer transaction is complicated due to his $13M salary. He can either restructure it to facilitate a trade to Arizona, or he can refuse and thereby force the Raiders to cut him. Palmer's presence in the desert suggests he's choosing the former. Either way, the 2003 No. 1 overall pick that went 8-16 in two seasons with the Raiders is fully expected to eventually land with the Cards.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
Apr 2 - 9:42 AM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

Raiders coach Dennis Allen acknowledged Monday that Carson Palmer is no longer a part of the team's plans.

Said Allen, "I talked to Carson probably Saturday, over the weekend, and kind of explained to him, where we were at, what the process was. He and his representation totally understand where we’re at." With Palmer-to-Arizona trade talks hitting a "snag" Monday, perhaps the Raiders will have to end up releasing Palmer rather than securing a late-round pick as compensation.
Source: Oakland Tribune
Apr 2 - 12:27 AM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports the Carson Palmer-to-Cardinals trade has "hit a snag."

La Canfora is uncertain if the "snag" can be overcome. Oakland and Arizona have worked on a restructured contract for Palmer, and the sides are still pushing toward a deal. Perhaps Palmer isn't cooperating by refusing to take a pay cut to head to the desert. Earlier reports had Palmer "hoping" he could sign with the Bucs, so maybe he's trying to get released to pick his own team. Stay tuned.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Apr 1 - 9:09 PM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson stated on ESPN's Football Today podcast that he expects Carson Palmer to be a strong system fit in Arizona.

At age 33, there is some debate about how much arm strength Palmer has left. Williamson believes he can still throw the football vertically. "Palmer will be a very good Bruce Arians throw-the-ball-downfield, aggressive, old-school, Don Coryell type of quarterback," Williamson said. "He's not what he used to be, but he's a lot better than what they've played with in Arizona of late. ... Protecting him is gonna be a totally different issue." The Cards can begin "protecting" Palmer by using the seventh overall pick on an offensive lineman.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Football Today Podcast
Apr 1 - 2:51 PM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora is "hearing" Carson Palmer will make $8 million with the Cardinals.

Even though it would be a $5 million pay-cut, it would be a big win for Palmer, who likely wouldn't approach $8 million on the open market. It speaks to what the Cardinals think of their current QB crop despite their recent hyping of Drew Stanton. Palmer could essentially veto any trade by refusing to renegotiate. It appears he's applying his leverage wisely.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Apr 1 - 12:16 PM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Bucs are interested in Carson Palmer.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Palmer — who is on the verge of being traded to Arizona — had been "hoping" to land with the Bucs. We now know the interest is mutual. The Bucs have looked into almost every available quarterback this offseason, making it loud and clear their faith in Josh Freeman as a franchise QB is on life support.
Related: Buccaneers
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 1 - 11:29 AM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

FOX's Jay Glazer reports the Raiders are "trying to finalize" sending Carson Palmer to the Cardinals for a "late" pick.

The report is confirmed by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Per Schefter, Palmer was "hoping" to land with the Bucs, but is apparently amenable to Arizona. Palmer could essentially veto any trade by refusing to restructure his odious contract, but it doesn't appear he'll do so. A move could be finalized within the hour.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter
Apr 1 - 11:13 AM
Carson Palmer - QB - Cardinals

SI's Peter King believes it's "inevitable" that Carson Palmer ends up with the Cardinals.

The choking smoke should soon turn to fire despite noise about Palmer willing to be a backup for a winning team. King expects the Cardinals to surrender a fourth- or fifth-round pick, and for the sides to agree to an extension "commensurate" with Palmer's recent performance. Palmer's nonexistent mobility makes him a dubious fit behind Arizona's in-progress offensive line, but he can still throw the ball downfield and is a better option than Drew Stanton.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Sports Illustrated
Apr 1 - 8:48 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Carson Palmer
2Drew Stanton
3Ryan Lindley
RB1Rashard Mendenhall
2Ryan Williams
3Stepfan Taylor
4Andre Ellington
5William Powell
GLB1Rashard Mendenhall
2Ryan Williams
3RB1Ryan Williams
2Stepfan Taylor
WR11Larry Fitzgerald
2Andre Roberts
3LaRon Byrd
4Jarett Dillard
5Dan Buckner
WR21Michael Floyd
2Ryan Swope
3Kerry Taylor
4Robert Gill
WR31Andre Roberts
TE1Rob Housler
2Jeff King
3Jim Dray
4D.C. Jefferson
5Kory Sperry
K1Jay Feely