Darren Urban
@darrenurban.bsky.social
Working 26th season covering Arizona Cardinals. Emmy winner. Opinions are my own, not team's. Warning and a promise: Sarcasm can be found here. ASU Cronkite product
Josh Sweat is slowly coming out of his shell as the years go by, but he is still the pass rusher he’s always been, and the right FA add for the #AZCardinals.
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(Josh) Sweat Equity: Linebacker Feeling Like Himself In First Year With Cardinals
With 5 games left, has already equaled best sack season
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December 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Josh Sweat is slowly coming out of his shell as the years go by, but he is still the pass rusher he’s always been, and the right FA add for the #AZCardinals.
www.azcardinals.com/news/josh-sw...
www.azcardinals.com/news/josh-sw...
#AZCardinals DL Darius Robinson, who is almost always smiling, was again Wednesday. Yes, he wants to be better. But he emphasized he has not lost confidence, and does believe his play has improved:
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Darius Robinson Frustrated, But Still Confident
Defensive lineman reacts to reaction from postgame comments
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December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#AZCardinals DL Darius Robinson, who is almost always smiling, was again Wednesday. Yes, he wants to be better. But he emphasized he has not lost confidence, and does believe his play has improved:
www.azcardinals.com/news/cardina...
www.azcardinals.com/news/cardina...
OL Kelvin Beachum was named #AZCardinals Walter Payton Man of the Year winner for a second time.
To be honest, he’s in the mix annually.
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To be honest, he’s in the mix annually.
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Storybook Ending: Kelvin Beachum Named 2025 Cardinals Walter Payton Man Of Year
Offensive lineman honored by team for second time
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December 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
OL Kelvin Beachum was named #AZCardinals Walter Payton Man of the Year winner for a second time.
To be honest, he’s in the mix annually.
www.azcardinals.com/news/storybo...
To be honest, he’s in the mix annually.
www.azcardinals.com/news/storybo...
First injury report of week for@#AZCardinals. Sweat DNP is just rest.
December 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
First injury report of week for@#AZCardinals. Sweat DNP is just rest.
A good read about the work #AZCardinals QB Jacoby Brissett has done on his mental health, which kept his NFL career alive:
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Jacoby Brissett Proud Of Powerful Mental Health Journey
Quarterback credits therapy to growth both as player and person
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December 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A good read about the work #AZCardinals QB Jacoby Brissett has done on his mental health, which kept his NFL career alive:
www.azcardinals.com/news/jacoby-...
www.azcardinals.com/news/jacoby-...
WR Marvin Harrison Jr., RB Trey Benson, OLB Josh Sweat, DL Walter Nolen III among those not practicing at #AZCardinals practice.
December 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
WR Marvin Harrison Jr., RB Trey Benson, OLB Josh Sweat, DL Walter Nolen III among those not practicing at #AZCardinals practice.
Gannon: Cardinals opening practice window for DL L.J. Collier.
December 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Gannon: Cardinals opening practice window for DL L.J. Collier.
QB Kyler Murray is eligible to return to practice, but the #AZCardinals aren't opening his window to return from IR yet.
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No Kyler Murray Practice Yet For Cardinals
Quarterback remains on IR; McBride talks motivation
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December 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
QB Kyler Murray is eligible to return to practice, but the #AZCardinals aren't opening his window to return from IR yet.
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Gannon: Will not open practice window for Kyler Murray this week.
“Not quite there yet.”
“Not quite there yet.”
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Gannon: Will not open practice window for Kyler Murray this week.
“Not quite there yet.”
“Not quite there yet.”
TE Trey McBride, upset with himself over his blocking on the failed 4th-n-1. “It’s really tearing me up.”
Said there remains plenty of motivation despite playoff elimination. Added he can’t imagine going into a game not burning to win, regardless of record.
Said there remains plenty of motivation despite playoff elimination. Added he can’t imagine going into a game not burning to win, regardless of record.
December 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
TE Trey McBride, upset with himself over his blocking on the failed 4th-n-1. “It’s really tearing me up.”
Said there remains plenty of motivation despite playoff elimination. Added he can’t imagine going into a game not burning to win, regardless of record.
Said there remains plenty of motivation despite playoff elimination. Added he can’t imagine going into a game not burning to win, regardless of record.
Trey McBride is the leading vote-getter among NFL tight ends for the first #ProBowl tally. Four other #AZCardinals are in top 10 at their position.
- OLB Josh Sweat
- DT Calais Campbell
- T Paris Johnson Jr.
- Return man Greg Dortch
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- OLB Josh Sweat
- DT Calais Campbell
- T Paris Johnson Jr.
- Return man Greg Dortch
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Trey McBride, Calais Campbell, Josh Sweat Top 5 In Early Pro Bowl Voting
Cardinals have five players ranking at their positions
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December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Trey McBride is the leading vote-getter among NFL tight ends for the first #ProBowl tally. Four other #AZCardinals are in top 10 at their position.
- OLB Josh Sweat
- DT Calais Campbell
- T Paris Johnson Jr.
- Return man Greg Dortch
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- OLB Josh Sweat
- DT Calais Campbell
- T Paris Johnson Jr.
- Return man Greg Dortch
www.azcardinals.com/news/trey-mc...
More #AZCardinals DL Darius Robinson:
"JG (Jonathan Gannon) is awesome. He doesn't get enough credit for how he coaches and teaches. ... He's perfect. It's us (players.)"
"JG (Jonathan Gannon) is awesome. He doesn't get enough credit for how he coaches and teaches. ... He's perfect. It's us (players.)"
December 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
More #AZCardinals DL Darius Robinson:
"JG (Jonathan Gannon) is awesome. He doesn't get enough credit for how he coaches and teaches. ... He's perfect. It's us (players.)"
"JG (Jonathan Gannon) is awesome. He doesn't get enough credit for how he coaches and teaches. ... He's perfect. It's us (players.)"
#AZCardinals DL Darius Robinson:
"We've only won 3 games since September. That's terrible. That starts with myself. I'm not who I thought I was. ... I've got to look at myself, evaluate my game."
"We've only won 3 games since September. That's terrible. That starts with myself. I'm not who I thought I was. ... I've got to look at myself, evaluate my game."
December 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
#AZCardinals DL Darius Robinson:
"We've only won 3 games since September. That's terrible. That starts with myself. I'm not who I thought I was. ... I've got to look at myself, evaluate my game."
"We've only won 3 games since September. That's terrible. That starts with myself. I'm not who I thought I was. ... I've got to look at myself, evaluate my game."
Josh Sweat equals his career-high in sacks for a season, and other #AZCardinals notes and thoughts in my #AZvsTB Aftermath:
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A Sweaty Sack Total, And Buccaneers Aftermath
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November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Josh Sweat equals his career-high in sacks for a season, and other #AZCardinals notes and thoughts in my #AZvsTB Aftermath:
www.azcardinals.com/news/josh-sw...
www.azcardinals.com/news/josh-sw...
Jacoby Brissett said he knew he sounded like a broken record. What else could he say, after #AZCardinals fall just short again, this time in Tampa, 20-17:
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Cardinals Come Up Short Against Buccaneers
Return of Harrison not enough in 20-17 defeat
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November 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Jacoby Brissett said he knew he sounded like a broken record. What else could he say, after #AZCardinals fall just short again, this time in Tampa, 20-17:
www.azcardinals.com/news/cardina...
www.azcardinals.com/news/cardina...
Gannon: “Not sure” if Kyler Murray practice window will be open tomorrow.
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Gannon: “Not sure” if Kyler Murray practice window will be open tomorrow.
Cardinals force the punt, and they'll have a chance down three with a little less than 2 minutes left and one timeout left.
November 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Cardinals force the punt, and they'll have a chance down three with a little less than 2 minutes left and one timeout left.
Brissett laser to Trey McBride. TD.
And it's a three-point game with 4:58 left. Close game? #AZCardinals? You don't say.
And it's a three-point game with 4:58 left. Close game? #AZCardinals? You don't say.
November 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Brissett laser to Trey McBride. TD.
And it's a three-point game with 4:58 left. Close game? #AZCardinals? You don't say.
And it's a three-point game with 4:58 left. Close game? #AZCardinals? You don't say.
November 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
With Vita Vea in the middle, Cardinals go with Bam Knight wide left on 4th-n-1 and he is stopped. Bucs ball at AZ39.
November 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
With Vita Vea in the middle, Cardinals go with Bam Knight wide left on 4th-n-1 and he is stopped. Bucs ball at AZ39.
#AZCardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) technically questionable but he played after first going to sideline.
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#AZCardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) technically questionable but he played after first going to sideline.
Brissett getting athletic, scrambling and throwing back against his body to Bam Knight for a 15-yard TD pass and a quick answer. #AZCardinals trail, 17-10.
November 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Brissett getting athletic, scrambling and throwing back against his body to Bam Knight for a 15-yard TD pass and a quick answer. #AZCardinals trail, 17-10.
There is McBride's 5th catch, setting the franchise record of 14 straight games with at least 5 catches.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
There is McBride's 5th catch, setting the franchise record of 14 straight games with at least 5 catches.
Bucs answer the missed FG from the Cardinals with a TD drive capped by Bucky Irving's 13-yard scoring run.
#AZCardinals trail, 17-3.
#AZCardinals trail, 17-3.
November 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Bucs answer the missed FG from the Cardinals with a TD drive capped by Bucky Irving's 13-yard scoring run.
#AZCardinals trail, 17-3.
#AZCardinals trail, 17-3.
Drive stalls at TB25. Ryland 43-yard FG is wide right. Score remains 10-3, Bucs.
November 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Drive stalls at TB25. Ryland 43-yard FG is wide right. Score remains 10-3, Bucs.