It was reported that the Arizona Cardinals were expected to sign cornerback Ken Crawley. That has not yet happened, but it was pending COVID testing and a physical. Whether that happens or not, the Cardinals have added a veteran cornerback to the roster.
As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, per Shah Sports Group, the Cardinals are adding B.W. Webb to the roster.
Former Giants’ and Bengals’ CB BW Webb is signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, per @shahsportsgroup.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 20, 2020
Webb was in for a tryout earlier in the week, as starter Robert Alford tore a pectoral muscle and will miss the entire season.
Webb has been in the NFL since 2013 and has spent time on eight NFL rosters. Most recently, he played 15 games, starting 12 games, for the Cincinnati Bengals. He had 37 tackles, an interception and seven pass breakups.
He is 5-11 and 188 pounds, and has four career interceptions and 27 career pass breakups.
He has also been a starter for the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints, starting 33 games over the last four seasons.
He is much more effective as a slot cornerback, so if he is signed, that could move Byron Murphy, originally slated to play nickel this season, to the outside full time.
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