Players the Arizona Cardinals Should Consider Re-Signing

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 20: Byron Murphy Jr. #7 of the Arizona Cardinals, Leki Fotu #95, Zach Allen #94 and J.J. Watt #99 look on during an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New Orleans Saints at State Farm Stadium on October 20, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 12: J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals and Zach Allen #94 get set against the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /

Zach Allen

With the sudden announcement of JJ Watt’s retirement, the re-signing of Allen becomes even more important once the free agency period begins. He was second on the team in sacks behind Watt, but the most surprising stat is that Allen was tied for second on the team with eight passes defended.

It appears that Allen has been learning from Watt how to use his length to swat down passes while pursuing quarterbacks as that has been a staple of Watt’s game for a long time. Allen was also third on the team in tackles for loss and was able to become a bright spot on a disappointing team that had playoff aspirations.

He could become a force on the Arizona Cardinals defensive line for years to come. Not only is Allen athletic and versatile for his size at 6’5 and 290 pounds but he is one of the better run defenders on the team as well.

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