4 NFL legends who finished their career with the Arizona Cardinals

By Jim Koch | Dec 31, 2022

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 25: Defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Buccaneers defeated the Cardinals 19-16 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 1: Edgerrin James #32 of the Arizona Cardinal gets tackled by James Farrior #51 and Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steeler in Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steelers won the game 27-23. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)) /

Edgerrin James – Running Back

The Cards landed the free-agent prize of the 2006 offseason when they acquired Edgerrin James, a four-time Pro Bowler from the Indianapolis Colts. Former general manager Rod Graves enticed the running back with a four-year, $30 million contract, prying James away from a Colts offense that was led by the magnificent Peyton Manning.

James racked up 1,159 rushing yards and six touchdowns in his first campaign with the Cardinals. A year later, in 2007, the 6 foot, 219 pounder ran for 1,222 yards and seven scores on the ground.

During Arizona’s Super Bowl season of ’08, James found himself splitting time with rookie ball-carrier Tim Hightower. Following the death of the mother of his children, the 30-year-old James asked for and was granted his release from the Cards in April of ’09.

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