Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals prepare for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the first game of Adrian Peterson

Happy Friday one and all.

A big weekend for the Arizona Cardinals and a lot of news to get you ready.

Crucial Catch And The Story Of Nancy Bidwill
Cardinals matriarch battled breast cancer throughout her life

Larry Fitzgerald, Adrian Peterson Reunite
Notes: Friendship predates NFL: Evan Boehm may lose starting job; Peterson limited

Patrick Peterson Works On Ways To Help
Out on island that's often deserted, cornerback hopes being a little more vocal makes impact

Cardinals Blogs
David Johnson return not before Thanksgiving

Adrian Peterson embraces high expectations from Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals currently have a historically bad rushing attack, so they're ready to let the newly acquired Adrian Peterson give them more production.

Bruce Arians reaffirms David Johnson could return by Thanksgiving at 'very earliest'
The Cardinals don't have a timeline for David Johnson's recovery from a broken wrist, but it sounds as if he'll be out for another six weeks at least.

Carson Chats: Palmer 'excited' to have Peterson on Cardinals
Quarterback Carson Palmer, now in his fifth year with the Arizona Cardinals, meets the media every Wednesday during the regular season.

Dealing Cards: Chris Johnson odd man out, David Johnson on the mend
Carrying six running backs on the active roster was not an option. So, when the Cardinals acquired Adrian Peterson this week, a decision had to be made.

Week 6 NFL Injury Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals
A look at the official NFL Week 6 injury report for Sunday's game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Arizona Cardinals.

Dealing Cards: Cardinals OC Goodwin says Adrian Peterson's 'still got it'
The excitement over the addition of running back Adrian Peterson can be felt, not just in the locker room but throughout the Arizona Cardinals organization.

Adrian Peterson is No. 23 with Cardinals, not No. 28 | Cards Wire
Peterson must wear a new number, as the league won't allow Justin Bethel to change from No. 28 and Bethel wouldn't give it up.

After release, Chris Johnson feels like a scapegoat for running game woes | Cards Wire
He cites multiple runs being called back because of holding penalties.

Adrian Peterson believes he has ‘a lot left in the tank’ | Cards Wire
"I look to play at least four or five more years."

Cardinals make moves on practice squad after Dorian Johnson signs with Texans | Cards Wire
The Cardinals lose their fourth-round pick from the draft.