TEMPE, Ariz. — The Cardinals started rebuilding their go rush by agreeing to re-sign outdoors linebacker Baron Browning to a two-year contract Sunday, a day earlier than the free company negotiating window begins.
Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed however Browning’s deal is price $15 million, a supply confirmed to ESPN.
Browning, 26, was traded to the Cardinals from the Denver Broncos in early November, offering an immediate increase to their go rush.
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In eight video games with the Cardinals, Browning had two sacks, 14 tackles (11 solo) and three quarterback hits. He offered depth for Arizona at a place the place it severely wanted it. The Cardinals misplaced projected beginning outdoors linebacker B.J. Ojulari to an ACL damage throughout coaching camp in August after which misplaced beginning outdoors linebacker Dennis Gardeck to an ACL damage in October, leaving the Cardinals skinny off the sting.
Browning, a 2021 third-round select of Ohio State, made $1.5 million final season.
In 4 seasons with the Broncos and Cardinals, Browning has 11.5 profession sacks, two compelled fumbles, one fumble restoration, an interception and 6 passes defended.
The information of Browning’s deal was first reported by NFL Community.
