Author: Bob McManaman, Arizona Republic

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.

The Arizona Cardinals picked up the fifth-year option for Kyler Murray, the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

The two sides aren’t close to an extension, but Cardinals general manager Steve Keim seems to have put trade rumors to rest.

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?

Kliff Kingsbury has cleared NFL protocols after his second negative test in 24-hour period and will coach the Cardinals against the Texans.

The Cardinals’ patchwork offensive line held its own vs. the Jaguars, but the challenge gets much tougher this week from Aaron Donald and the Rams.

Larry Fitzgerald broke his silence on his NFL future when asked about the possibility he could return to action for an 18th season.

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