Bruce Arians vocally eschewed fullbacks from the day he showed up in Arizona. New coach Steve Wilks – and more importantly, his offensive coordinator, Mike McCoy – does not.
While McCoy’s offense remains a work in progress, it’s become clear the Cardinals will employ a fullback, underscoring that Thursday when they signed veteran fullback Derrick Coleman to a one-year contract.
To make room on the roster for Coleman, the Cardinals released running Bronson Hill.
Coleman, 6-foot and 233 pounds, played in all 16 games for the Falcons last season, making two catches for 20 yards and rushing for eight yards on two carries.