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17 Days Until Kickoff: Remembering the 2017 Cardinals
27 Aug
Summary
- The 2017 season marked Bruce Arians' final year as head coach.
- Carson Palmer's final NFL season ended prematurely due to injury.
- Despite an 8-8 record, the team had three Pro Bowl selections.
As the Arizona Cardinals count down 17 days to their regular-season opener on September 13, a look back at the 2017 season offers a glimpse into a significant period for the franchise. This season marked the end of an era, being the final year for head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Carson Palmer.
The 2017 campaign saw the Cardinals finish with an 8-8 record, hovering around the .500 mark for much of the year. Key player injuries heavily impacted the team's performance. David Johnson suffered a season-ending injury in Week 1, and Carson Palmer broke his arm in Week 7, leading to starts from Drew Stanton and Blaine Gabbert. The team managed to win consecutive games only at the very end of the season to achieve their final record.
Individually, the 2017 season still saw notable achievements despite the team's struggles. Chandler Jones earned first-team All-Pro honors and finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting with a league-leading 17 sacks. Quarterback Carson Palmer led the team in passing with 1,978 yards. Larry Fitzgerald had a strong receiving season with 109 catches for 1,156 yards and six touchdowns. Linebacker Karlos Dansby led the team in tackles, and Antoine Bethea recorded five interceptions.
