Report: Cardinals open to trading QB Brian Hoyer
Apr 27, 2013, 3:45 PM | Updated: 3:47 pm
The NFL Draft is a time for teams to address positions of need and add depth to positions of strength.
According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim might also be using the final day of the draft to unload some unnecessary depth. Specifically at the quarterback position, where the Cardinals already have Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton penciled in at No. 1 and No. 2 on the depth chart.
#Cardinals are open to dealing QB Brian Hoyer, I’m told. Get the sense the #Browns are interested with a Ryan Mallett deal unlikely
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 27, 2013
The Cardinals claimed Hoyer in December 2012 after he was put on waivers by the Pittsburgh. The four-year veteran appeared in two games with Arizona, including a Week 17 start against the San Francisco 49ers. On the season, Hoyer was 30-of-57 for 330 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Back in March, Hoyer signed his second-round restricted-free-agent tender to remain with the Cardinals on a one-year deal.
