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Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals make roster moves, get ready for 2021 NFL free agency, Patrick Peterson’s decision and more

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Happy Thursday one and all.

We are into the frenzy already, as the cuts are starting to filter in and we prepare for what should be an offseason unlike any other.

To help us get ready, let’s take a look around the web at your Arizona Cardinals.

Free Agent Primer 2021: Offensive Line
GM Steve Keim has several decisions to make up front

Cardinals Release Cornerback Robert Alford
Veteran suffered season-ending training camp injuries each of his two years

Debate This: Who Should The Cardinals Retain In Free Agency?
Darren Urban and Craig Grialou debate over hot topics as free agency approaches.

Notable Free Agent Offensive Linemen
Images of some of the top offensive linemen scheduled to hit the open market

Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray Trending In Right Direction
Ep. 402 - From year one to year two, Kyler Murray made a lot of improvement. He's shown he can make all the throws and be an effective runner. But what's next for the young quarterback? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss as they continue their positio

NFL reportedly sets 2021 salary cap: What's it mean for the Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals could have an estimated maximum of $14.6 million in cap space after the NFL set the salary cap to $182.5 million on Wednesday.

Patrick Peterson would consider playing for any team with solid QB play
As Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson wades deeper into the free agency pool, more and more is being unearthed as to where he would like to hang his hat in 2021.

Cardinals free agency refresher: Which OLBs return with Chandler Jones?
For free agent Haason Reddick, the uncertain market will likely dictate if the Arizona Cardinals can keep him at a reasonable cost.

Report: Cardinals re-sign LB Tanner Vallejo to 2-year deal
The Cardinals are reportedly re-signing linebacker Tanner Vallejo to a two-year deal worth $4.3 million. The LB recorded a sack and 26 tackles in 2020.

Arizona Cardinals release CB Robert Alford to open up salary cap space
The Arizona Cardinals released cornerback Robert Alford on Wednesday to clear $7.5 million in salary cap space. Alford has been hurt the past two seasons.

NFL salary cap set at $182.5 million for 2021
The new salary cap is a decrease of nearly $16 million over last season.

NFL salary cap 2021: Cap space rankings for all 32 teams
Here is an updated list of all 32 NFL teams and their cap space after the announcement that the 2021 salary cap will be $182.5 million.

NFL salary cap: Arizona Cardinals have nearly $15M in cap space
The Arizona Cardinals will have nearly $15 million to work with in free agency as the salary cap was set at $182.5 million for 2021.

Kyler Murray’s 5th-yr option in 2023 will cost Cardinals more than $23M
The new CBA gives different tiers to the fifth-year option. Murray is already on the fourth of five tiers.

NFL compensatory picks: Arizona Cardinals get no extra picks in draft
The NFL awarded 37 compensatory selections in the draft. As expected, the Arizona Cardinals did not receive one.

Arizona Cardinals free $7.5M in cap space releasing CB Robert Alford
He was paid $15 million over two seasons to never play a down, having suffered season-ending injuries in training camp two years in a row.

Arizona Cardinals free agents: LB Tanner Vallejo re-signs on 2-year deal
Linebacker Tanner Vallejo had 15 special teams tackles in 2020, sharing the team lead, and he also was productive in limited snaps on defense.

Free agents who could immediately help Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals should be aggressive in free agency. And there are several high-profile but affordable players out there who can help the...

Examining the Arizona Cardinals 2021 running back situation
The Arizona Cardinals front office has some intriguing decisions to make this offseason regarding the running back position

Travis Etienne's dream is to be an Arizona Cardinal, make instant impact
Travis Etienne, the former Clemson standout declared the Arizona Cardinals as his dream team in the draft. His impact would be felt instantly.

Arizona Cardinals waiting patiently for wideout's decision
The Arizona Cardinals are exhibiting a incredible amount of patience in waiting for Larry Fitzgerald to announce his plans

Arizona Cardinals: Let's skip the Kyler Murray trade debate
The Arizona Cardinals should stay pat at quarterback with Kyler Murray and forget the idea of trading for the Texans Deshaun Watson

Yet another Texan could be targeted by the Arizona Cardinals
Free agent wide receiver Will Fuller could be yet another Houston Texans player who could be coveted by the Arizona Cardinals