The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver A.J. Green with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Now, for the first time in A.J. Green’s NFL career, he’ll be suiting up for another team.
The Arizona Cardinals have signed A.J. Green to a one-year contract with $6 million guaranteed. Green can earn up to $8.5 million if he achieves all of his incentives.
The former Bengals star has 9,430 career receiving yards and 65 career receiving touchdowns. A.J. Green began his NFL career with five consecutive seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards. In 2019, Green missed the entire year with an ankle injury.
Last season, A.J. Green hauled in 47 catches for 523 yards and two touchdowns. It was certainly a down year for the seven-time Pro Bowl player, but A.J. Green has gas left in the tank.
The Arizona Cardinals will pair A.J. Green with DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk. Green should receive a lot of single coverage and could quickly become one of Kyler Murray’s favorite targets.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news of A.J. Green’s signing. He joins J.J. Watt as Arizona’s biggest offseason additions.
A.J. Green is expected to sign a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million, including $6 million guaranteed, with the Arizona Cardinals, per source. https://t.co/YchGNvviAw
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2021
