Cards, Markus Golden agree to two-year, $9M deal

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) causing a fumble during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals, Markus Golden agree to two-year, $9 million deal

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 3/15/21

Markus Golden is staying with the team that drafted him in 2015.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals signed Golden to a two-year, $9 million deal.

#AZCardinals pass-rusher Markus Golden is staying in Arizona, source say, agreeing to terms on a 2-year deal that pays him $9M. After leaving AZ, heading to the #Giants, then getting traded back, the 30-year-old Golden elects to stay and call Arizona home.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021

Golden signed with the New York Giants in 2019 and was there until he was traded to the Cardinals midway through the 2020 season.

The 30-year-old appeared in all 16 games last season, recording one interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, 4.5 sacks, 33 tackles and 20 quarterback hits.

Golden's return could mean that Haason Reddick will play elsewhere in 2021, though that remains to be seen. The Cardinals now have Golden, J.J. Watt, Chandler Jones and Jordan Phillips to lead their pass rush.

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