The Arizona Cardinals’ 2021-2022 season came to a disappointing end, losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.
The team has had an interesting offseason, to say the least. Quarterback Kyler Murray scrubbed his social media of all things Cardinals-related for a period of time. Murray has since added them back on his social media accounts, alleviating concerns that he would no longer want to be their starting quarterback.
Regardless, the team has brought back their contingency plan in case Murray and the Cardinals have any more disputes. Per Tom Pelissero, the Cards are re-signing backup quarterback Colt McCoy on a two-year deal.
The #Cardinals announced they re-signed QB Colt McCoy to a two-year deal.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
McCoy got a good amount of playing time last season, starting three games and appearing in eight total due to Kyler Murray’s injuries. He played fairly well, posting a 2-1 record in games that he started during his 11th NFL season.
The best backup QB in football just reupped with the Arizona Cardinals.
Welcome back Colt McCoy! pic.twitter.com/p85HFAoimM
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) March 14, 2022
While the hope is that Colt won’t need to play in as many games as he did last season, the franchise must feel better knowing that if something happens to their starting quarterback, their backup can come in and be competitive. McCoy has provided some security and steady play, and while this obviously isn’t a flashy move by the Cardinals, it could be a very important one for 2022.
