Arizona Cardinals reportedly show interest in multiple free agents

Mar 11, 2015, 3:50 PM | Updated: Mar 13, 2015, 4:51 pm

As of Saturday, March 7, NFL teams have been able to contact free agents around the league and express interest in them as the opening of the signing period approaches.

With cap space to use if they wish, the Arizona Cardinals are in the thick of the rush as reports swirl:

March 13

Saints reached agreement with former Bills RB CJ Spiller. Saints backfield getting crowded: Spiller, Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2015

March 12

Downside of Palmer restructure: '16 cap number of $19m, $22.6 in '17, per http://t.co/2HONug4fxC. will have to be addressed.

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 13, 2015

it's official now: Carson Palmer did restructure contract. $9.5 roster bonus converted to signing bonus. #azcardinals pick up $7.1 of space

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 13, 2015

Jets bring back another of their former CBs, reaching agreement with Antonio Cromartie, per source. Cromartie-Revis teamed again.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2015

ILB Nate Irving, ex-Bronco, arrived in AZ last night, visiting #azcardinals today.

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 12, 2015

March 11

Fwiw: orakpo staying overnight in Tennessee, hanging with friends. Then off to Arizona.

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 12, 2015

#azcardinals don't have visit scheduled w/Brian Orakpo. Maybe after today. He's visiting Titans.

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 11, 2015

Lamaar Woodley one-year Cardinals deal, $950,000, $40,000 first-game roster bonus ,$40,000 signing bonus, $870,000 salary

— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 11, 2015

Source: former Colts DL Cory Redding close to deal with the Cardinals. 2-years, up to $6M. Would reunite with Bruce Arians.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 11, 2015

DT Corey Peters told @vxmcclure23 he's turning down more money elsewhere to sign w/ #AZCardinals. “Fit was the most important thing.”

— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) March 11, 2015

#azcardinals close to getting deal done with DE Cory Redding, per source.

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 11, 2015

The #Jets are the clear leader for the services of Antonio Cromartie, and the expectation is he signs there. Revis the recruiter.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2015

March 10

C A.Q. Shipley is expected to visit the #AZCardinals, source said.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 10, 2015

Linebacker Brian Orakpo will visit Tennessee as @RapSheet reported. He will then visit Arizona per source. #Cardinals

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 11, 2015

Mike Iupati's deal with Arizona: 5 yrs, $40M, plus incentives up to $41M with $22.5M guaranteed.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2015

Was told that Arizona landing Woodley does not end its pursuit of Brian Orakpo.

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 10, 2015

Antonio Cromartie tells Stephen A. Smith he's down to Cowboys, Jets, and Cardinals.

— dom cosentino (@domcosentino) March 10, 2015

The #AZCardinals are signing LaMarr Woodley on a 1-year deal, source said (as @PSchrags said.). Their edge help.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2015

A potentially very good match I'd keep an eye on — LB LaMarr Woodley and the Arizona Cardinals. @NFLonFOX

— P. Schrager (@PSchrags) March 10, 2015

The teams in the mix for Brian Orakpo are the #Titans, #Redskins and #Cardinals. AZ is the one to watch, they want an edge presence

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2015

F Gore's decision to go to Indy starts to dry up DeMarco Murray's options. Ariz is probably out. There will be bidders but Dal has chance.

— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) March 10, 2015

Source: #Cardinals have expressed preliminary interest in setting up a visit w/ LB Nate Irving. (cont) http://t.co/cE436GTQjf

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 10, 2015

#azcardinals aren't interested in DeMarco Murray. Lots of folks have asked about that.

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 10, 2015

March 9

It looks like Falcons DL Corey Peters will end up with the Arizona Cardinals. Likely Peters and Sean Weatherspoon together.

— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) March 10, 2015

Peters deal, once signed, will be a three-year deal with the Cardinals. Expected be more than $3.5 mil per season.

— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) March 10, 2015

49ers free-agent G Mike Iupati has told people he plans to sign with the Arizona Cardinals, per sources. Iupati vs. SF DT Darnell Dockett.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2015

#AZCardinals have interest. RT @NBCdianna: I'm hearing that Atlanta is the front runner for signing Brian Orakpo. #Falcons

— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) March 9, 2015

The Bears outbid Cards for Pernell McPhee.

— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) March 9, 2015

Jets, Atlanta, Chicago, Arizona and Oakland pursuing OLB Brooks Reed.

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 9, 2015

March 8

#Cardinals. Then #Colts #Cowboys #Buccaneers #Chargers. RT @KHarris7: Who is Adrian Peterson's top choice in your opinion?

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) March 8, 2015

Source: LB Sean Weatherspoon will sign a one-year deal with the #AZCardinals.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) March 9, 2015

March 7

Cardinals pursuing SW. MT @RapSheet: LB Sean Weatherspoon will hit the open market and is unlikely to be back in Atlanta. Was a priority.

— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) March 7, 2015

LB Sean Weatherspoon is leaning toward signing with the #AZCardinals, per a league source.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) March 7, 2015

Weatherspoon is a highly talented playmaker. Would be a potentially tremendous addition to that #AZCardinals defense.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) March 7, 2015

OLB/DE Trent Cole (Eagles) RT @caplannfl: Cardinals also have interest. Bucs had a very strong visit with him.

— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) March 7, 2015

#AZCardinals very interested in Trent Cole, per @caplannfl

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 7, 2015

Cole's next visits: #Browns, #Colts. Cardinals are very interested. Bucs are as well. Will be an interesting 72 hours for him.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 7, 2015

Another name floated RT @NBCdianna: Sources close to Pernell McPhee tell me that #AZCardinals see him as a healthy replacement to Dockett.

— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) March 7, 2015

Yes, but it'd have to be on their terms, I'd think. RT @jasonmredman: @Cardschatter Cards at all interested in resigning Cro?

— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) March 7, 2015