The Arizona Cardinals have recently bolstered their defensive lineup by signing two experienced pass rushers. This move underscores their commitment to strengthening their defensive front. By adding these veterans, the Cardinals aim to enhance their pass rush capabilities and bring added leadership and experience to the squad. The new signings are expected to have an immediate impact, helping to improve the team’s overall defensive performance.
The Arizona Cardinals filled their pass rush hole, well they signed someone to compete for reps as a pass rusher after the loss of BJ Ojulari.
The team announced they have signed veteran edge rusher Marquise Haynes Sr.
From the team:
Haynes (6-2, 235) spent the last six seasons with the Panthers (2018-23) where he played 71 games (two starts) and totaled 92 tackles, 27 quarterback hits, 18 tackles for loss, 14.0 sacks, six passes defensed, four fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one touchdown as well as seven tackles on special teams.
He appeared in seven games last season (one start) with Carolina and had 16 tackles, three tackles for loss, two quarterback hits and a sack after beginning the year on injured reserve. In 2022, Haynes set single-season career highs in tackles (26), quarterback hits (13), tackles for loss (seven), sacks (5.0) and passes defensed (four). The 30-year-old Haynes entered the league with Carolina as a fourth-round selection (136th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft from Ole Miss where he left as the Rebels career leader in tackles for loss (47.5) and sacks (32.0).
In addition, the team has also signed former UFL standout Delonte Hood:
Hood (5-11, 192) has played with the Bengals (2022) and Broncos (2022-23) in his career after entering the NFL with Cincinnati as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2022 out of Peru State (NE). He was on Denver’s practice squad in 2022 before spending the 2023 offseason with the Broncos. Hood played with the Arlington Renegades of the UFL this spring and had a league-leading six pass breakups to go along with 19 tackles in seven games played
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