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In this Aug. 25, 2012 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Vince Young throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Six years after entering the NFL as the third player taken in the draft, Vince Young finds himself without a team and with only a fraction of the money he received from a contract that paid him a guaranteed $26 million. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)
Down to just two quarterbacks -- John Skelton and rookie Ryan Lindley -- on their active roster, the Arizona Cardinals are looking for help behind center any which way they can find it these days.

Even if that help comes in the form of much-maligned veteran quarterback Vince Young.

According to Lindy's Sports, Arizona will bring Young in for a tryout on Tuesday.

Young, who was previously cut by the Buffalo Bills during training camp, last played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011. Primarily serving as Michael Vick's backup, Young threw for 866 yards, four touchdowns and nine interceptions in six games.

Since being cut by the Bills back in August, the two-time Pro Bowler has reportedly been working out with quarterback guru George Whitfield Jr.

For his career, the multifaceted quarterback has thrown for 8,964 yards and 46 touchdowns, while also running for 1,459 yards and 12 touchdowns.

He was selected as the No. 3 overall pick by the Titans in 2006, after leading Texas to a spectacular National Championship victory over Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush and the USC Trojans, but was forced out in 2010 after an up-and-down relationship with head coach Jeff Fisher.

But in addition to his recent on-field woes, Young also appears to be in the midst of some financial trouble off it.

Young is currently suing his former agent and financial planner, and the Associated Press reported last month he is currently dealing with mounting debt.

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    KDub&ADub1324 wrote...
    You gotta be kidding
    Vince Young is joke...rather see them bring back Bartel
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    Hummer71 wrote...
    Careful
    I'd check his weight first. He could be as big as Jamarcus Russell by now.
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    frazzini wrote...
    Look
    It does not hurt to look The Cards definitely need another QB The Cards should be looking for some OL too If Young is a running QB he might work Everyone has seen the films & know how to beat the Cards, that is to play defense with a mediocre pass rush Should have looked at Lutui after he was cut It never hurts to look I heard the complaints preseason about the OL and I remained optimistic, but they were right and it is time to PANIC! I do not even want to watch anymore. The sacks, play calling, stupid mistakes, are all depressing especially after a 4-0 start.
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    frazzini wrote...
    Plunkett
    I think Jim Plunkett is available.
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    Kevin G. wrote...
    RE: You gotta be kidding
    With the O-Line the way it is, I think maybe they're bringing in a guy that can run for his life. They certainly aren't bringing him in to throw the ball.
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    djlaw919 wrote...
    Denied
    The Cardinals website is steadfastly denying this report.
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    Tennisgrandpa wrote...
    Three Words
    Lindley Nation BABY!!!
    Dale
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    redbread wrote...
    Bring Plummer Back
    He is probably better than half the QB's in the league.
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