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The Cardinals have signed 31-year old TE Anthony Becht to a 1-year deal. Becht played in all 16 games for the Rams last season and he caught 6 passes for 39 yards (6.5 avg). Becht has now played in 142 games in his NFL career and he has caught 178 passes for 1,450 yards (8.1 avg) with 20 TD grabs. This was a good signing for the Cardinals as the TE position is wide open for the 2009 season.
The Cardinals have signed 28-year old DT Rodney Leisle to a 1-year deal. He hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2006 season with the Saints. Leisle has played in 16 games in his NFL career and he has made 17 tackles. He does have the size (6′3″, 315 pounds) that the Cardinals covet so he might have a chance to make the team in 2009.
The Cardinals have signed 26-year running back Jason Wright to a 2-year, $2 million dollar contract. Wright played in 15 games with the Browns last season and he carried the ball 23 times for 85 yards (3.7 ypc). He also caught 22 passes for 156 yards (7.1 avg) with 1 TD grab. Wright has now played in 49 games in his NFL career and he has carried the ball 159 times for 588 yards (3.7 ypc) with 2 TD runs. He also has caught 55 passes for 486 yards (8.8 avg) with 1 TD grab. Wright will be taking J.J. Arrington’s place at the #3 running back on the Cardinals in 2009 but he doesn’t have a lot of upside.
The Arizona Cardinals have signed 32-year old long snapper Mike Leach. Leach will replace Nathan Hodel who disappointed head coach Ken Whisenhunt with his kick coverage. Leach played in all 16 games (0 starts) for the Broncos last season. He has now played in 123 games (0 starts) in his 9-year NFL career. This was a nice upgrade for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals have signed 27-year old cornerback Bryant McFadden to a 2-year, $10 million dollar contact. McFadden played in 10 games for the Steelers last season and he made 41 tackles, defensed 8 passes, had 1 sack and he picked off two passes. McFadden will move right into the starting lineup for the Cardinals and he should be a huge improvement. He has now played in 51 games in his 4-year NFL career and he has made 135 tackles, defensed 32 passes, had 2 sacks, 7 interceptions (one he returned for a TD) and he also forced 1 fumble. This was a great move for the Cardinals who need help on pass defense.
