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Marquise Brown NFL free agency speculation swirls around Arizona Cardinals, other teams

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February 16, 2024

Marquise Brown NFL free agency speculation swirls around Arizona Cardinals, other teams

The Arizona Cardinals have a lot of questions heading into NFL free agency, but wide receiver Marquise Brown’s future with the team is at the forefront.

Could Arizona re-sign Brown? Could the team move on from him?

NFL free agency speculation about Brown includes the Cardinals as well as many other NFL teams as we await the start of free agency in mid-March.

The Arizona Republic’s Bob McManaman recently summed up Brown’s situation with the Cardinals:

“So, what about Hollywood Brown?,” McManaman wrote in his series previewing Cardinals free agency. “Well, head coach Jonathon Gannon has said the Cardinals ‘want him back,’ adding, ‘I know there’s an economic side to the NFL, too, and he knows that as well, but I know that he can be a premier player for us. I’m excited about what the future holds for him.’ If Brown were to agree to a one-year, prove-it deal, a return to the Cardinals seems doable. He does have special talents; he just couldn’t stay on the field. Arizona could also end up simply moving from him and dipping into free agency for a replacement.”

Check out some recent speculation about Marquise Brown and NFL free agency:

Arizona Cardinals free-agency: Who should be signed at receiver and tight end?

Spotrac: Hollywood Brown could earn $59.5 million in free agency

The site lists his market value for a 4-year deal at $59.5 million, with an average annual salary of $14.8 million. It has his market value contract ranked No. 23 among NFL wide receivers.

Pro Football Focus: Marquise Brown No. 17 ranked NFL free agent

The site projects that he will sign a one-year, $12 million deal in free agency, writing: “The Ravens traded Brown and a third-round pick to the Cardinals for a 2022 first-round pick, and his time in Arizona was a journey, to say the least. Between his own injuries and Kyler Murray’s torn ACL, the former college teammates weren’t able to team up as much as the old regime probably hoped, but he has flashed when in the lineup. It’s hard to come up with a solid comparable player for a 5-foot-9, 180-pound outside wide receiver (although now the NFL is adding more of this archetype each year) and it’s also fair to wonder how badly Arizona wants to extend anyone, given the team’s timeline and the emergence of rookie wideout Michael Wilson.”

NFL mock draft: Arizona Cardinals trade down after missing out on Marvin Harrison Jr.

ESPN: Marquise Brown could reunite with former WR coach on New York Jets

Rich Cimini said on the Flight Deck Podcast: “Interesting note: (New Jets WR coach Shawn Jefferson) coached Hollywood Brown in Arizona a couple of years ago. Brown will be a free agent (this offseason). Something to write down perhaps as we get closer to free agency.”

Fansided: Hollywood Brown could be Bears’ best NFL free agency option

Parker Hurley writes: “Brown would be best as a second wide receiver, and joining an offense with D.J. Moore in place would allow the team to utilize him best. More than that, he has to be interested in the thought of Caleb Williams coming to Chicago. More than Brown being interested, the Bears need to be interested in getting Williams, an explosive playmaker who can make teams pay for shifting the safety coverage toward Moore. They have enough cap space and should be able to afford the player whose market is trending down, not up. The fit makes sense for both sides. Will the Chicago Bears sign Marquise Brown in free agency?”

NFL power rankings 2024: Arizona Cardinals ‘playoff sleeper’ with Kyler Murray next season

Fansided: Titans, Panthers, Chiefs could target Marquise Brown in free agency

Brandon Ray writes: “The Chiefs could easily give Brown a call to see if he would be willing to take a ‘prove-it’ one-year deal and then test out the free agency market in 2025. Not to mention, the Chiefs desperately need wide receivers and their offense has shown that anyone they bring in can adjust to the scheme and play to the best of their ability.”

Mile High Sports: Hollywood Brown would fit with Denver Broncos

Rich Kurtzman writes: “He’s also the smaller, quicker type receiver who would complement Sutton’s big body and 50-50 ball abilities. Brown enjoyed his best season with the Ravens in 2021, with 1,008 yards and six receiving touchdowns. Since then, he’s been so-so with Arizona. He caught 51 passes for 574 yards and 4 touchdowns last year with the Cardinals and their three different starting quarterbacks.”

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The 33rd Team: Cardinals need to re-sign Marquise Brown in free agency

Marcus Mosher writes: “The Arizona Cardinals traded their 2022 first-round choice for Marquise Brown and need to keep him this offseason. The Cardinals will likely draft a wide receiver at No. 4, but keeping Brown ensures Kyler Murray will have plenty of suitable weapons around him in 2024.”

Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.

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Multiple freeways closed as snow moves into northern Arizona

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January 8, 2026

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Multiple freeways closed as snow moves into northern Arizona

A winter storm sweeping across the state was dumping snow and whipping up gusty winds in northern Arizona, forcing multiple highway closures and travel advisories throughout the region.

Snow moved into the high country early Jan. 8 and was expected to continue through the afternoon and evening. Flagstaff had picked up 2 to 4 inches, with snow reaching lower elevations, including Prescott and Sedona, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.

“In our area we expect it to come to an end here later this afternoon and early this evening, with only an inch or two more here in the Flagstaff area,” said Brian Klimowski, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Flagstaff. “It’s going to continue this evening and overnight to our east.”

Snow levels dropped as a cold front moved into the region, falling from about 6,000 feet at sunrise to as low as 4,000 feet by late evening. Forecasters say heavier snow was likely this afternoon and evening as the system moves through.

“Roads are bad right now,” Klimowski said. “The highways will be very slick, and we expect conditions will remain in a deteriorated state here this afternoon to this evening, especially along and east of the I-17 corridor.”

Which highways are closed in northern Arizona?

Several major highways across the high country were closed on Jan. 8 due to winter weather and related crashes, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

As of the afternoon, the following closures were in place:

Interstate 40 eastbound at US 93 (milepost 72)
Interstate 40 eastbound at State Route 89 in Ash Fork (milepost 146)
Northbound Interstate 17 at State Route 169 (milepost 278)
State Route 64 (both directions) between mileposts 244-264

ADOT said there is no estimated reopening time for any of these highways.

Drivers can check the latest road closures and travel conditions through ADOT’s AZ511 system, with an online interactive map and mobile app. Information is available at AZ511.gov or by calling 511 from within Arizona.

Snow, wind and cold persist

Flagstaff could see snow totals around 2 to 5 inches, with more at the higher elevations. Snow will continue across eastern Arizona into the evening Jan. 8 and early on Jan. 9, including parts of Black Mesa, the Chinle Valley and the Chuska Mountains.

Gusty winds could reduce visibility, especially in areas with blowing snow. Winds will shift northerly overnight, summoning colder air as the system departs.

“It’s going to dry out,” Klimowski said. “It’s going to be cold and blustery tomorrow and then a slow warming trend through much of next week.”

Lows on Jan. 9 will be 10 to 15 degrees below normal, with wind chills near zero in the High Country. While snow will cease by Jan. 9, slick roads and hazardous conditions could remain,

“Be careful if you’re traveling tonight,” Klimowski said. “It’s going to be slick out there.”

Why does it snow so much in Flagstaff? Here’s what to know

Flagstaff may be in a state known for its scorching summers and years-long droughts, but it is one of the snowiest cities in the United States.

Hayleigh Evans writes about extreme weather and related topics for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Email her with story tips at hayleigh.evans@arizonarepublic.com.

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Arizona, career nights from Burries, Krivas beat K-State

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January 8, 2026

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Arizona, career nights from Burries, Krivas beat K-State

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries scored 28 points, Motiejus Krivas added a career-high 25 and No. 1 Arizona remained unbeaten with a 101-76 win over Kansas State on Wednesday night.

Arizona (15-0, 2-0 Big 12) is off to its best start since winning the first 21 games of the 2013-14 season. Arizona won by at least 18 points for the 10th consecutive game, matching a mark Michigan had earlier this season that tied for the longest such run since 2003-04.

Burries had his fifth 20-point game and matched his career high by going 12 for 16 from the field while adding nine rebounds. It was his 10th straight game in double figures, including at least 20 points in five of those, after just one over his first five.

Krivas was 7 of 10, making 11 of 13 free throws, and had 12 rebounds.

Koa Peat had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Tobe Awaka added nine and 11 as Arizona outrebounded Kansas State 55-32. Arizona shot 49.3% from the field but was just 3 of 16 from 3-point range.

Kansas State (9-6, 0-2) went 8 for 36 from deep and shot 33.8% overall. PJ Haggerty led the way with 19 points on 8-of-20 shooting, while Nate Johnson added 15 and Dorin Buca 12.

Down 15 at the half, Kansas State pulled within 58-49 with 16:09 left on a 3-pointer by Johnson. Arizona responded with a 6-0 run and kept the margin at least 12 the rest of the way. Back-to-back dunks by Burries and Peat and a corner 3-pointer by Jaden Bradley keyed a 13-0 run to put Arizona ahead 92-65 with 3:31 remaining.

It built a 10-point lead less than six minutes into the game and upped it to 20 with 2:52 left in the first half. Burries had 16 before halftime.

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Arizona HS football’s No. 1 2027 prospect has ASU, Miami high on list

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January 7, 2026

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Arizona HS football’s No. 1 2027 prospect has ASU, Miami high on list

Hildebrand is ranked as the No. 13 overall offensive tackle in the nation for the 2027 class by 247Sports.
Arizona State, Miami, Alabama, Texas A&M and USC are among his current favorites.
The 6-foot-6 left tackle has started every varsity game since his freshman year at Chandler Basha.

Chandler Basha left tackle Jake Hildebrand, the state’s No. 1 2027 college football prospect, said Arizona State and Miami are among the top potential schools on his recently revealed 10-best list.

Miami is playing in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff semifinal against Ole Miss at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Jan. 8.

Hildebrand, 6-foot-6, 293 pounds, has started every varsity game since his freshman year and helped lead the Bears to the Open Division state title this past season. He won’t be able to attend the Fiesta Bowl because he’s in San Antonio, getting ready to play in the Jan. 10 Navy All-American Bowl. The game airs at 11 a.m. MST on NBC.

Hildebrand also has CFP semifinalists Indiana and Oregon, along with Texas A&M, Alabama, USC, Ohio State and Texas among his top 10 colleges.

“A few schools that are my favorite from the top 10 are ASU, Alabama, Texas A&M, Miami and USC,” Hildebrand said in a direct message to The Arizona Republic. “They have definitely been the schools that have been contacting me the most and built the best relationship with.”

There is no timetable for when Hildebrand will commit. He could wait until he makes trips this spring, summer and fall. But he is among the most coveted left tackles in the country, who has 38 offers, according to 247Sports.

The 247Sports Composite has Hildebrand ranked as the No. 13 overall offensive tackle in the country in the 2027 class. He is ranked No. 1 in the class of 2027 by The Republic.

Richard Obert has been covering high school sports since the 1980s for The Arizona Republic. Catch the best high school sports coverage in the state. Sign up for Azcentral Preps Now. And be sure to subscribe to our daily sports newsletters so you don’t miss a thing. To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.com or 602-316-8827. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter:@azc_obert

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