Signing Nolen early avoids the drama of a holdout and lets the Cardinals hit the ground running in minicamp. For fans, it’s a reassuring sign that the front office is getting things done—especially with a player expected to make an immediate impact on their defensive line. No fuss, just business.

The Cardinals have taken care of some important business before getting on the field for the first day of mandatory minicamp.

The Arizona Cardinals have locked in their first-round draft pick, defensive tackle Walter Nolen, just in time for the start of mandatory minicamp. It’s a key move to get their top rookie on the field and focused on football without any contract distractions.

Cardinals sign first-round pick Walter Nolen

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