Markus Golden
LB FA
Thu 3/14/19 6:50 PM

Golden (ankle) signed a one-year contract with the Giants on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Golden played with the Cardinals the last four seasons. He tallied 12.5 sacks in 2016 but has since had two injury plagued seasons in which he's totaled only 2.5 sacks. He'll look to return to his previous form in 2019 while with the Giants.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Sat 1/5/19 7:36 PM

Golden (ankle) would prefer to stick with the Cardinals as an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Kyle Odegard of the team's official site reports. "I'd love to stay here and be an Arizona Cardinal for the rest of my career, because this is the team that believed in me and gave me a chance to play in the NFL," Golden said Monday.
EDGE Analysis
After accounting for 16.5 sacks in his first two seasons, including a breakout 12.5-sack campaign in 2016, Golden has been bit by the injury bug the last two years. In 2017, he tore his ACL in Week 4, missing the rest of the year and the first two games of the most recent season. He returned to action Week 3, but three more DNPs dotted the remaining schedule en route to a disappointing 30 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 11 appearances. With fellow pass rusher Chandler Jones owed a hefty sum through 2021, the Cardinals likely won't consider bringing back Golden on anything other than a prove-it deal, especially with a strong crop of sack artists in the upcoming draft.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Sun 12/30/18 3:14 PM

Golden (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Golden will miss his fifth game of the season. With Benson Mayowa (back) also inactive, Cameron Malveaux is the only healthy left defensive end on Arizona's roster.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Fri 12/28/18 6:05 PM

Golden (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Gregg Bell of TheNewsTribune.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Golden missed the Cardinals' Week 16 loss to the Rams due to an ankle injury, but the issue also kept him from practicing this week. Fellow defensive end Benson Mayowa (back) is considered questionable as well, which could result in a heavy workload for starter Chandler Jones in the season finale.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Sun 12/23/18 3:12 PM

Golden (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Golden will remain sidelined as he nurses an undisclosed ankle injury. Expect Benson Mayowa to receive a notable uptick in snaps as long as Golden is unable to suit up.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Fri 12/21/18 3:08 PM

Golden (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Golden did not practice Friday, and his Week 16 status is murky at best. If Missouri product were to miss any time, Benson Mayowa would be the main beneficiary of increased snaps.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Mon 12/17/18 1:51 PM

Golden posted two tackles (both solo), including a sack, in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals' defense had a rough outing against Atlanta, with Golden's sack one of few bright spots. On the season, the Golden has 30 tackles (25 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defensed.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Mon 10/29/18 1:19 PM

Golden recorded seven tackles (all solo), including a sack, in Sunday's win over San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
Golden doubled his tackle total on the year and notched his first full sack against the 49ers. He's dealt with injuries through the first half of the season but appears to be rounding back into form. He'll look to maintain his momentum against the Chiefs after the Cardinals' Week 9 bye.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Sun 10/14/18 11:48 AM

Golden (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Golden was listed as questionable although it was reported Sunday morning he was expected to play. The 27-year-old missed Week 5 and continues to deal with the knee injury that had him on the PUP list in August, but will suit up for his third game of the season Sunday.

Markus Golden
LB FA
Sun 10/14/18 10:15 AM

Golden (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Golden's knee injury sidelined him for the Cardinals' victory over the 49ers in Week 5, but he took a step forward this week by logging a trio of limited practices. It looks like that will be enough for the Cardinals to keep him active Sunday, though his reps could be limited. The defensive end has played in just two games this season, logging two tackles and no sacks.