DE Cory Redding Joins the Arizona Cardinals

It didn’t take long after his visit for defensive end Cory Redding to sign with the Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are building themselves a lot of depth on the defensive line. After adding defensive tackle Corey Peters, now they add another Cory. Cory Redding has signed a two-year, $6 million deal. He comes over from the Indianapolis Colts.

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Redding does have some age on him. He is 34 years old and entering his 13th NFL season. He will turn 35 in November. He spent the first six years of his career with the Detroit Lions. Them he spent one season with the Seattle Seahawks, two with the Baltimore Ravens and then the last three with the Colts.

He had 35 tackles and 3.5 sacks with the Colts in 2014. He played in all 16 games. For his career he has 412 tackles and 35.5 sacks. He also has two interceptions. He will be a nice veteran addition along the defensive line. Some fans in Indianapolis weren’t so happy to see him leave.

I know we can give Cory Redding $6M/2yr if the Cardinals can @JimIrsay @Colts
— Couldnt Be Me ®️ (@TribeMaster_Z) March 11, 2015

So, Cory Redding might sign for 2-years, up to $6 million with Arizona? I would have done that deal if I were the #Colts…
— Josh Wilson (@JoshWilsonSB) March 11, 2015

Of course there are some Cardinals fans asking why the Cardinals went after someone older. I should note that the Cardinals signed Redding to a two-year deal but can opt out after one season.

They can cut him after one year. #Details RT @Chrisfromaz_ why did the Cory Redding to a 2-year deal worth up to $6M this guy is 34 yrs old.
— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) March 11, 2015

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