the Arizona Cardinals They are keeping a portion of their offensive line after the team reportedly agreed to sign veteran tackle Kelvin Beachum to a two-year, $5.15 million deal, according to Tom Bellicero from NFL Network. Beachum’s contract also reportedly comes with a $3.26 million guarantee.
It’s a small but important step for the Cardinals. Beachum has started all but two games for Arizona during his three seasons there most recently He made a somewhat scathing comment About the maturity of quarterback Kyler Murray. Beachum told “Burns and Jumbo” on March 9 that Murray “needs to grow up a little bit.”
“I didn’t say he lacks drive, I just think he needs to grow up a little bit,” Beachum He said. “I think if he has the ability and desire to grow, he’ll be fine.”
The comments came nearly a year after Murray, 25, She signed a five-year, $230.5 million extension which initially included the infamous “independent study clause”. It was later removed Murray deal.
They paid him for a cause, and they paid him for his talent. “He has the ability to lead,” Beachum said. “When you are in this position, we need you to lead even more. You are the face of excellence… You have to lead in every capacity.”
Beachum will not be banned for Murray for most of the 2023 season, though, After the Cardinals QB tore up the ACL at the end of the 2022 season And He will likely miss half of next season. The lack of Murray means the Cardinals will likely start as well Colt McCoyAnd David Plouffe or obtaining another passer through either free agency, trade, or recruiting.
In any case, Beachum’s preservation should provide more continuity along the offensive line for and for whoever lines up under the center. New coaching staff led by former Philadelphia Eagles Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
