Markus Golden

The Arizona Cardinals showed Sunday why they're the class of the NFC. Jeffri Chadiha explains how Arizona -- sans head coach Kliff Kingsbury -- improved to 6-0 with a resounding win over the Cleveland Browns.

Kyler Murray and the Cardinals started hot -- then fizzled down the stretch in 2020. Can they finish strong in 2021? Adam Rank explores the state of the Cardinals.

What is the best possible team money could buy in 2021? NFL Media researcher Anthony Holzman-Escareno builds the ultimate 53-man roster while remaining under this year's $182.5 million salary cap.

Which roster looks best in the NFL's toughest division? Is the Rams' top-heavy blueprint built for success? Can the 49ers return to the Super Bowl with a rookie at quarterback? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the NFC West.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster has been telling teammates he's "likely to head elsewhere for the next portion of his career." Here's other news and buzz around the league to kick off the 2021 free agency cycle.

Cardinals offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, who had an epic jaw-dropping reaction after the catch on Sunday, was still in shock Monday morning. 

The New York Giants have agreed to trade the veteran linebacker to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round draft pick. Both teams announced the news Friday afternoon.

Will Cam Newton get a major raise in 2021? Can Nick Chubb secure a serious extension? Gil Brandt lists nine players set to strike it rich with their 2020 play.

A third Cleveland Browns player has opted out of the 2020 season. Defensive tackle Andrew Billings was placed on the reserve/opt-out list Tuesday, the team announced.

Monday was the deadline for unrestricted free-agent signings to count in the compensatory pick formula. Several notable unsigned players might strike deals soon thereafter.

Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has eschewed handing down a big contract to the likes of Jadeveon Clowney. The GM insists he won't "overpay" for the position.

After a frenzied first wave of free agency, NFL rosters look stunningly different than they did just one year ago. Here is a team-by-team listing of the notable departures during a wild 2020 free agency period.

Here is the original Top 101 Free Agents of 2020 list -- courtesy of Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling -- as it stood before players began to be signed, tagged and/or released.

How much loot will CB Byron Jones and TE Austin Hooper command on the open market? Ahead of free agency, Tom Pelissero talks to NFL executives and others around the league about non-quarterbacks who are in line for big paydays.

On Wednesday, the Giants announced they released starting linebacker Alec Ogletree along with defensive end Kareem Martin, signaling a restructure of the defense.

Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling have combined their personal rankings to formulate NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2020. Who's off the market? Which free agents are still available?

Is Daniel Jones ready to take the reins as the Giants' franchise quarterback? Where do the Redskins stand with Dwayne Haskins? Nick Shook grades every NFC East team's rookie class.

Dwayne Haskins was showing serious progress and potential right before he was injured in Week 16 and Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell certainly took notice.

Baltimore clinched home-field advantage and eliminated Cleveland from playoff contention. Plus, Michael Thomas and Adrian Peterson made history. Here's what we learned on Sunday.

Redskins rookie QB Dwayne Haskins was carted off with an ankle injury in the second half of Sunday's OT loss to the Giants. He said it's just a sprain and he tried to return, but owner Dan Snyder told him to listen to doctors and stay out.

Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants (2-10) face hosts Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles (5-7) in the latest installment of Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET live on ESPN from Lincoln Financial Field.

The New York Giants' defense was picked apart in the team's Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins expressed his frustration over the lack of pass rush.

The Denver Broncos offensive line took a hit on Monday night when RT Ja'Wuan James left the game with a knee injury, but it won't be season-ending, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Will Daniel Jones see the field for the Giants in 2019? How quickly can Dwayne Haskins assume the QB1 role for the Redskins? Gregg Rosenthal projects post-draft starting lineups for each NFC East team.

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden flies into the backfield to sack Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for a second time.

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden gives the Cardinals a strip-sack takeaway with his relentless pressure on Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Watch the Arizona Cardinals best plays through the first four weeks of the 2021 season.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker scoops Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel's fumble to set the Cards up at the Rams' 19-yard line.

Outside linebacker Markus Golden agrees to a two-year deal worth $9 million to stay with the Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford.

Watch the top plays of Week 14 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the top turnovers of Week 14 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants.

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden strip-sacks a former teammate in New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to put the Cardinals in great field position early.

Watch the highlights from the Week 12 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the New England Patriots.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden makes the interception on New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton.

Watch the New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles highlights from Week 14 of the 2019 season.

New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden flies off the edge to drop Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz for a massive loss on an early third-down sack.

New York Giants' defense surround New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold on BIG sack.

Watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants highlights from Week 7.

Watch the New York Giants vs. New England Patriots game highlights from Week 6 of the 2019 season.

Watch the highlights from the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants matchup in Week 5 of the 2019 NFL regular season.

New York Giants outside linebacker Markus Golden wraps up Winston from behind for thrid-down sack.

Watch the highlights from the week 2 game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden get the sack on Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford.

Watch Arizona Cardinals defenders Markus Golden and Chandler Jones sack 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard.

Watch the best plays from the Week 8 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard for a loss of 8 yards.