Cardinals lock up Bruce Arians through 2018 season

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Cardinals coach Bruce Arians and general manager Steve Keim have signed new contracts running through the 2018 season, the team announced Monday.

Arians was named Associated Press Coach of the Year for 2014 after the Cardinals went 11-5 despite multiple injuries to their quarterbacks. The 62-year-old is 21-11 in two seasons in charge of the Cardinals.

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NFL Media reported Arians' deal will replace his previous contract rather than just extending it and he'll make an average of $6 million a year. The team also holds an option on his deal for 2019.

Keim is entering his 17th season with the Cardinals and his third as GM.

"The team’s performance over the last two seasons certainly reflects how talented they are in their respective roles and it was important that we reward them for their accomplishments," Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill said in a statement. 

 

 

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