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4 NFL legends who finished their career with the Arizona Cardinals

By Jim Koch

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)
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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TEMPE, AZ – MAY 02: Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Alan Faneca #66 works through drills during the last day of mini camp at the team’s training facility in Tempe, Arizona on May 2, 2010. (Photo by Gene Lower/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ – MAY 02: Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Alan Faneca #66 works through drills during the last day of mini camp at the team’s training facility in Tempe, Arizona on May 2, 2010. (Photo by Gene Lower/Getty Images) /

Alan Faneca – Guard

When Ken Whisenhunt was hired to be Arizona’s head coach in ’07, the offensive guru recruited several former Pittsburgh Steelers to the desert. One of the players who accepted the invitation was Alan Faneca, a former starting guard for the “Black and Gold” who inked a one-year contract with the Cardinals in April of 2010.

Faneca had spent the ’08 and ’09 campaigns with the New York Jets before signing a contract worth $2.5 million with the Cards. The nine-time Pro Bowler would be reuniting with Russ Grimm, his former offensive line coach from his days with the Steelers.

light. Related Story. Watt retires after two years with the Cardinals

The 34-year-old Faneca retired in April of 2011, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in February of 2021. Citing health concerns, the New Orleans native has lost over 100 pounds since he decided to call it a career.

(Statistics provided by Pro Football Reference)

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