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Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals make changes on offensive line, dealing with what’s left in free agency and more

News and notes from around the web on the Arizona Cardinals.

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Happy Monday one and all. The NFL is winding down the first week of free agency, while there is still some solid talent available, much of the focus of the NFL will begin to turn to the 2018 NFL Draft.

There is also still plenty of news coming off a quiet weekend for the Arizona Cardinals so let’s get your week started off the right way.

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Justin Pugh and Pat Tillman’s jersey

New Cardinals offensive lineman Justin Pugh says back is 'good, great' - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Justin Pugh, who signed a five-year deal with the Cardinals on Saturday, missed eight games with the Giants last season due to a back injury.

Report: Cardinals restricted free agent Xavier Williams visits with Chiefs
Arizona Cardinals restricted free agent Xavier Williams visited with the Kansas City Chiefs over the weekend, reports ESPN's Field Yates.

Cardinals create salary cap space with small restructure of Antoine Bethea’s deal | Cards Wire
His $1 million roster bonus is renamed a restructure bonus, saving the team $500,000 in cap space this year.

Jaron Brown gets 1-year deal with Seahawks, thanks Cardinals fans | Cards Wire
He will face the Cardinals twice in 2018.

4 things we learn about Steve Wilks in latest episode of ‘Flight Plan’ | Cards Wire
Among them, he is glad Peyton Manning is retired.

D.J. Humphries is making progress in knee rehab | Cards Wire
On the latest episode of "Flight Plan," he is doing things he was doing before the injury.

3 traits Cardinals look for in QB in draft | Cards Wire
Byron Leftwich and Mike McCoy give some insight in the latest episode of "Flight Plan."

Cardinals land QB in post-free agency full mock draft simulation | Cards Wire
Arizona trades down, gets its QB and picks up an extra second-round pick to take an extra offensive lineman.

Loyalty not paying off for Arizona Cardinals stalwart
The ineptitude of the Arizona Cardinals' front office has prevented the great Larry Fitzgerald from raising the Lombardi Trophy

Former Cardinals safety Mathieu takes his paycut...in Houston
Former Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu didn't take long to find a new home in the NFL, agreeing to a new one-year deal in Houston

Arizona Cardinals make splash on offensive line
The Arizona Cardinals made a late splash Friday night in free agency by signing former New York Giants guard Justin Pugh to a huge contract

Arizona Cardinals: Pugh's signing a step in right direction
After adding a few underwhelming free agents, the Arizona Cardinals have rebounded nicely with the acquisition of Justin Pugh

Arizona Cardinals now need to find the right answer at center
After adding some key pieces to the offensive line, Arizona Cardinals now need a center

No moves for Arizona Cardinals on Sunday....yet
The Arizona Cardinals have not made any additional moves yet on Sunday after bringing in a couple of players for visits on Saturday

Predicting Every NFL Team's 2018 Breakout Player | Bleacher Report
A breakout season can come in a few forms for budding NFL stars. But the end result is always the same: a dramatic jump in production...