The Arizona Cardinals bring another hometown player back to Arizona and address the need they have at outside linebacker opposite All-Pro Chandler Jones. A day after being released by the Detroit Lions, Devon Kennard will sign a three-year contract with the Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Kennard was a standout high school player at Desert Vista in Ahwatukee. His father played offensive line for the Cardinals in the 90s.
Kennard had seven sacks last season and seven in 2018 for the Lions. He sacked Kyler Murray three times in the Cardinals’ season opener last year.
In addition to his seven sacks last season, he had 58 tackles and 15 QB hits.
He has played mostly as an outside linebacker in 4-3 defenses but now will play as an edge rusher in the Cardinals’ 3-4 defense. At 6-3 and 256 pounds, this is where he physically fits the best.
The Cardinals have now filled three big needs with three moves, trading for receiver DeAndre Hopkins and agreeing to sign defensive lineman Jordan Phillips.
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