ARIZONA CARDINALS

Markus Golden, Arizona Cardinals agree on contract extension

Sep 9, 2022, 11:14 AM | Updated: 3:10 pm
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) celebrates his fumble recovery against the Houston ...

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) celebrates his fumble recovery against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Arizona Cardinals and starting outside linebacker Markus Golden agreed Friday to a one-year contract extension, GM Steve Keim confirmed on Arizona Sports’ Burns & Gambo.

The deal that ESPN’s Field Yates first reported is worth up to $6.5 million.

With his current contract ending after 2022, Golden had suggested on social media that he was seeking more money in a new deal.

The extension news comes two days ahead of the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs and marks Golden’s second contract extension with Arizona.

Golden entered the week as a likely game-time decision with a toe injury that has sidelined the linebacker throughout training camp and the preseason. He made his first appearance in some time on the practice field Thursday and was again suited up Friday.

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that if Golden was a limited participant at practice this week, the linebacker could still have a role against Kansas City.

Golden is coming off one of his best seasons as a pro. Over 16 games played, the linebacker paced the team with 11 sacks to go along with 48 tackles, 19 QB hits, four forced fumbles and a pass defensed.

Golden, who has proclaimed his love for Arizona in the past, entered the league as a Cardinals second-round draft pick in 2015. He played out his rookie contract with the franchise before inking a one-year deal with the New York Giants in 2019.

He signed on for another season in New York the following year but saw just seven games before the Cardinals swung a trade for the linebacker in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round pick. He signed a two-year contract extension with Arizona ahead of the 2021 season.

Aside from Golden, Arizona’s OLB room includes veteran Dennis Gardeck, practice squad contributor Devon Kennard, second-year pro Victor Dimukeje and rookies Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders.

Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz warms up ahead of practice on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury and co-pass game coordinator/QBs coach Cam Turner talk shop ahead of practice on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz warms up ahead of practice on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Hollywood Brown makes a catch during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury looks on during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals OLB Markus Golden runs through drills during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals S Deionte Thompson runs through drills during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals CB Marco Wilson runs through drills during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Rondale Moore makes a catch during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals S Steven Parker runs through drills during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Victor Bolden Jr. makes a catch during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Greg Dortch makes a catch during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Trace McSorley chats during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Trace McSorley runs through drills during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella looks on during practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals TE Maxx Williams warms up ahead of practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals tight ends warm up ahead of practice on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals S Jalen Thompson runs through drills during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella runs through drills during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz chats with DL coach Matt Burke chat ahead of practice Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray warms up ahead of practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray warms up ahead of practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Hollywood Brown looks on during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray runs through drills during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals S Jalen Thompson runs through drills during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Greg Dortch runs through drills during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Greg Dortch runs through drills during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Greg Dortch runs through drills during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Trace McSorley runs through drills during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray looks on during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals DL Michael Dogbe looks on during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Rondale Moore warms up ahead of practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals LS Aaron Brewer warms up ahead of practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals OL Justin Pugh warms up ahead of practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals RB Jonathan Ward warms up ahead of practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Hollywood Brown and RB James Conner race ahead of practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Hollywood Brown and RB James Conner race ahead of practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Trace McSorley runs through drills during practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Trace McSorley runs through drills as QB Kyler Murray looks on during practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Trace McSorley runs through drills during practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray launches one during practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals WR Jontre Kirklin warms up ahead of practice on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Tempe. 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