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Cardinals to sign former Lions LB Devon Kennard

The Cardinals have agreed to a three-year deal with linebacker Devon Kennard, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke with AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. Kennard played the past two years with the Detroit Lions, including all 16 games last season and tied a career high with seven sacks.

The Cardinals are trying to improve a defense that gave up the most yards in the NFL last season. He gives them another big-play threat to pair with edge rusher Chandler Jones, who had 19 sacks last season.

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Cardinals to sign former Lions LB Devon Kennard

Posted Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:18 pm

The Cardinals have agreed to a three-year deal with linebacker Devon Kennard, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke with AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. Kennard played the past two years with the Detroit Lions, including all 16 games last season and tied a career high with seven sacks.

The Cardinals are trying to improve a defense that gave up the most yards in the NFL last season. He gives them another big-play threat to pair with edge rusher Chandler Jones, who had 19 sacks last season.

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