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Nick Eason - DL - Cardinals

Cardinals DL Nick Eason has dropped 40 pounds to 282 after taking up boxing and changing his diet this offseason.

"I realized that I could probably help myself and extend my career if I lost a little weight," Eason said. The difference is huge. I feel a lot quicker now. I have a lot more endurance." The 32-year-old graded out poorly as a run defender in 2011, according to Pro Football Focus.
Source: Arizona Republic
May 25 - 8:26 AM
Bobby Massie - T - Cardinals

Although fourth-round RT Bobby Massie is working with the second team behind Jeremy Bridges, coach Ken Whisenhunt is "looking forward to seeing him compete for that spot."

Whiz is eager to see Massie improve his technique and pick up defenses, but is impressed with the rookie's athleticism. "His pass sets have been very good," said Whisenhunt. "I'll tell you what, he looks the part. Big guy, good movement."
Related: Jeremy Bridges
Source: AzCardinals.com
May 24 - 9:21 PM
Quentin Groves - LB - Cardinals

Cardinals signed OLB Quentin Groves.

With the relatively unproven Sam Acho and O'Brien Schofield scheduled to start at outside linebacker, the Cardinals are looking for experienced depth. Groves, a 2008 second-round pick, hasn't recorded a sack since his rookie season. He won't be guaranteed a roster spot.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
May 24 - 5:57 PM
Brandon Keith - T - Cardinals

The Patriots tried out free agent OLs Brandon Keith, Stephon Heyer, and Jamey Richard on Wednesday.

Richard is a versatile interior lineman, while Keith and Heyer are tackles only. The Pats may have just been updating their "emergency" free agent list.
Related: Patriots
Source: ESPN Boston
May 23 - 6:42 PM
William Gay - DB - Cardinals

William Gay opened Cardinals OTAs as the team's starting left cornerback.

Gay will face competition from Greg Toler and rookie Jamell Fleming in training camp, but he's getting the first crack. Arizona's improved cornerback depth may bode poorly for incumbent A.J. Jefferson, who opened last season as the starting left corner opposite Patrick Peterson. Jefferson was benched by Week 9.
Related: A.J. Jefferson
Source: azcardinals.com
May 23 - 3:25 PM
Ryan Williams - RB - Cardinals

Ryan Williams (knee) is doing most of his work on the side with a trainer during Cardinals OTAs.

Williams hasn't reached the point in his recovery where he's ready to participate with teammates. The Cardinals will limit his activity until training camp.
Source: Arizona Republic
May 22 - 7:00 PM
Kevin Kolb - QB - Cardinals

Kevin Kolb opened OTAs as the Cardinals' first-team quarterback.

Keep in mind starting lineups mean very little in May. John Skelton will get plenty of work with the first-team offense this offseason as well. The winner won't be determined until preseason action.
Related: John Skelton
Source: Arizona Republic
May 22 - 4:13 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells acknowledged Tuesday that his January 24 right knee surgery was "a little more complicated" than simply repairing his damaged meniscus.

Beanie's agent confirmed to ESPN.com's Mike Sando that the running back did not undergo microfracture surgery "or any other procedure requiring an extended recovery period." Wells isn't practicing this week, though coach Ken Whisenhunt insists the team is playing it safe. Sitting out offseason drills has been the plan all along. "It's coming along pretty good," Wells said. "No setbacks at all, I'm feeling confident about being ready when the time is right." The Cardinals plan is for Beanie to be ready by the start of training camp.
Source: Arizona Republic
May 22 - 3:57 PM
Greg Toler - DB - Cardinals

Cardinals CB Greg Toler (ACL surgery) returned to the field for limited reps in Tuesday's OTA practice.

Toler took part in all drills even if his reps were scaled back. With Toler being eased back in, William Gay opened OTAs as the starter opposite Patrick Peterson. That job will be contested in training camp.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
May 22 - 3:46 PM
Jeff King - TE - Cardinals

Updating a previous item, Cardinals TE Jeff King's right leg injury is a partially torn quadriceps tendon suffered in offseason workouts.

The injury did require surgery, though coach Ken Whisenhunt expects King to be ready for training camp. Whether or not he's back to 100 percent by August remains to be seen.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
May 22 - 3:42 PM
Brodie Croyle - QB - Cardinals

Former Chiefs and Cardinals QB Brodie Croyle has retired from football.

A strong-armed former third-round pick out of Alabama, Croyle lasted just five seasons in the league due largely to poor accuracy and decision making. He was also chronically injury prone and never showed the ability to consistently move an offense. At age 29, Croyle's career ends with a 0-10 record and 8:9 TD-to-INT ratio. Croyle is now pursuing his real estate license.
Related: Chiefs
Source: The Birmingham News
May 22 - 2:56 PM
Jeff King - TE - Cardinals

Cardinals TE Jeff King was spotted in crutches and with a brace on his right leg Tuesday.

No other details are known, but it would appear King is dealing with a fairly significant injury. King saw heavy snaps while Todd Heap battled a hamstring injury last season, notching 27 catches for 271 yards. King will compete with 2011 third-rounder Rob Housler to be Heap's backup if healthy.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
May 22 - 12:51 PM
Stanley Arukwe - WR - Cardinals

Undrafted Cardinals WR Stanley Arukwe ran a "wind-aided" 4.19 40-yard dash at his Pro Day.

A track star for small-school Troy, Arukwe has just one year of college football experience, catching 12 passes in 12 games as a senior. Arukwe's odds of cracking the Cardinals roster are exceptionally long, but his blazing speed will earn him a longer look than the rest of his skill-set would otherwise dictate.
Source: AzCardinals.com
May 19 - 11:02 AM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells is still in rehab mode from his January 24 right knee surgery and "doesn't know" when he'll be back on the field.

Wells' knee surgery was arthroscopic, his second of the sort over the past three offseasons. It's fairly concerning that he's not yet ready to practice. "I'm rehabbing, just trying to get back," said Wells. "... Being ready for training camp is the most important thing." Each of Arizona's top two backs -- the other being Ryan Williams -- are recovering from knee surgeries. They both need to be monitored closely by fantasy leaguers.
Source: azcardinals.com
May 18 - 4:12 PM
John Skelton - QB - Cardinals

Coach Ken Whisenhunt indicated that the quarterback competition between Kevin Kolb and John Skelton will "start out as even as it possibly can."

"I think the knee-jerk reaction would be to say that it is Kevin's job to lose," Whisenhunt said. "But then you have to look at what John Skelton did last year in winning those games when he was in there." With an investment after last year's trade-and-sign, GM Rod Graves has suggested Kolb would remain the favorite. Whiz, on the other hand, insists the Cardinals will go with the "best player" after training camp and preseason action.
Related: Kevin Kolb
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
May 17 - 7:14 PM

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