How Daryl Washington’s Suspension Affects Cardinals Defense in 2014

May 30, 2014   ·   Tyson Langland   ·   Jump to comments

After a well-executed offseason that consisted of key free-agent signings and top-notch draft picks, the Arizona Cardinals were delivered a punishing blow on Friday.
According to Ross Jones of FoxSports.com, the NFL announced that Cardinals inside linebacker Daryl Washington will be suspended for the entirety of the 2014 season without pay:
The yearlong suspension should come as no surprise considering Washington has been in hot water with the NFL before. In 2013, the All-Pro linebacker was suspended for the first four games of the season after he violated the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
During Washington’s ban last year, Arizona accrued a 2-2 record and inside linebackers Karlos Dansby and Jasper Brinkley made sure Todd Bowles’ defense didn’t miss a beat in Washington’s absence.
Pro Football Focus (subscription required) indicates the two inside linebackers worked together to amass four positively graded games, 56 total t...

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