Cory Redding to Cardinals: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

The Arizona Cardinals have reached a contract agreement with defensive lineman Cory Redding on a two-year deal.

The team confirmed the news Wednesday night.    

Field Yates of ESPN had initially reported the sides were close:

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Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun provided further financial details:

Redding is heading into his 13th season in the NFL. He was selected in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. He's since made stops with the Seattle Seahawks, the Baltimore Ravens and, for the past three seasons, the Indianapolis Colts.

The versatile veteran is listed as a defensive end but is also capable of sliding inside to play tackle, thanks to his size and run-stopping ability. He's racked up over 400 tackles, 35.5 sacks and 11 fumble recoveries in 176 career games.

He figures to play mostly on the end in the Cardinals' 3-4 scheme, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get snaps all over the line. He's still an impact performer at age 34, and Arizona certainly had needs up-front after finishing 13th against the run and 24th in sacks last season.  

Redding is now part of a plan to improve that performance in 2015. Reuniting with head coach Bruce Arians, as Yates mentioned, should prove to be a smooth transition.