Author: Bob McManaman, Arizona Republic

Sean Payton said trade compensation to the Saints for his services likely will start with a mid to later first-round draft pick

DeAndre Hopkins was shown on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” expressing concern that his PED suspension could hurt his Pro Football Hall of Fame chances.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray can be found in default of some of his guaranteed salary in new deal without completing weekly “Independent Study.”

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins still doesn’t know how a trace amount of ostarine got into his system, triggering a failed drug test.

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury knows it won’t be easy with DeAndre Hopkins sitting out the first six games of the NFL season due to a suspension.

Kylie Fitts wrote, “Due to too many concussions and the severity of my recent one, it is no longer safe for me to continue to play.”

According to NFL Media, contract talks between the Cardinals and Kyler Murray have gone nowhere, and the QB’s agent has pulled his opening offer.

The Arizona Cardinals have been presented with win-and-in scenarios three straight weeks but have lost every game. Can they right the ship?

Kyler Murray would rather not play in any preseason games. The Cardinals quarterback will see some time in one this Friday night, though.

C.J. Beathard passed for three touchdowns to lead the San Francisco 49ers over the Cardinals 20-12, denting Arizona’s playoff chances.