Bird Droppings: Tyrann Mathieu looks like himself, Wright may make the team and more

The Arizona Cardinals open the 2017 preseason tomorrow night, so let’s get as much news going into the game as possible.

Back To Wall, Tyrann Mathieu At His Best
Safety knows he's under scrutiny, but his life has shown he does well when that happens.

Cardinals Blogs | After practice: Better work before Canton

NFL teams likely to improve, decline in 2017 season - Bill Barnwell Pythagorean expectation
Even if Blake Bortles is bad again, the Jaguars are going to be better this season. And we have the numbers to prove it. Here are nine more teams that could take a step forward -- or back -- in 2017.

Tramon Williams' signing bolsters Arizona Cardinals' CB depth - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Tramon Williams' experience and versatility gives the Cardinals a good option in a secondary that's seen a lot of cornerback injuries thus far.

Fitzgerald, Johnson among top 50 in NFL merchandise sales
The usual suspects for whose name appears on the back of those shirts and jerseys are David Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald.

Blaine Gabbert set to QB first half for Cardinals on Thursday
Bruce Arians said Blaine Gabbert will play in the first half of Thursday's game, with rookie Trevor Knight handling the second.

Arizona Cardinals training camp: All-Access with Bruce Arians, Aug. 1
Head coach Bruce Arians, now in his fifth year with the Arizona Cardinals, meets the media each day during training camp.

Dealing Cards: Chris Johnson hopeful to land in Canton one day
Sitting in front of his locker with the Hall of Fame Game days away, Chris Johnson was asked if he thinks about his own chances of landing in Canton.

Cardinals sign DTs Peli Anau and David Moala, settle with CB Elie Bouka
Defensive tackles Peli Anau and David Moala have agreed to join the Arizona Cardinals, who also reached an injury settlement with Elie Bouka.

Barnwell: Cardinals among likeliest NFL teams to improve from 2016
ESPN's Bill Barnwell lays out why the Arizona Cardinals could be the likeliest to improve upon a down 2016 should everything go as planned.

Cardinals’ Week 1 odds improve, Super Bowl odds get longer | Cards Wire
The line for Week 1 moves by one point in the Cardinals' direction, but the team's Super Bowl odds are worse.

Tyrann Mathieu ‘back’ and ‘finally looked like himself’ | Cards Wire
After shining in a bad practice for the rest of the team, his swagger is returning, which is what the Cardinals need.

Cardinals reportedly to sign DT David Moala | Cards Wire
They bring in an extra body for the defensive line before the Hall of Fame Game.

Scooby Wright looking to prove himself worthy of roster spot | Cards Wire
Scooby Wright has overcome his fair share of professional-obstacles, but he's working hard to make the Cardinals' 53-man roster.