The Arizona Cardinals are bringing a 12th player for 2020 who was going to be a free agent. The latest is tackle Marus Gilbert, who didn’t play a down last season.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he is returning to the Cardinals on a one-year contract that can pay him up to $3.75 million.
The team announced the deal Thursday afternoon.
The contract is likely heavily incentive-laden and based on playing time.
Gilbert is a very talented lineman but has only played in 12 games over the last three seasons. He tore his ACL in practice in Week 1 before the season opener and was placed on injured reserve.
By re-signing him and bringing back Justin Murray, the Cardinals now are technically set at right tackle. The two will compete for the starting job.
The Cardinals acquired Gilbert last year in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round pick.
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