The Cardinals have finished inside the top five in scoring defense 16 times over the course of their 100-year history, but that includes eight seasons from the 1920s, '30s and '40s, when the NFL had fewer teams. Since 1970, the franchise has accomplished this feat just twice, but that doesn’t mean the Cardinals haven’t produced defensive superstars. From four Hall of Famers to players who enjoyed long careers with the team, the greatest defensive players in Cardinals history span several decades and are well-remembered by fans.
Selection Criteria
This list of the 10 greatest defensive players in Cardinals history is based on the following criteria:
- Legacy Honors (Hall of Fame, Ring of Honor, retired number, etc.