Following a disastrous 2018 campaign, the Arizona Cardinals front office was cognizant of the fact that they needed help. Poor coaching contributed to the squad’s nightmarish season, but a lack of talent was also a factor. If the Cards had any chance of improving in 2019, fresh additions to the roster would have to be made.
The biggest prize that came out of the free agent market for Arizona was a linebacker. A $34 million contract was handed to Jordan Hicks, and the 27-year old has been worth every penny of it. In 11 contests (11 starts), the former Philadelphia Eagle has racked up 111 tackles, three interceptions, six passes defensed and 1.