Editing Carson Palmer (section)

===Arizona Cardinals===

====2013 season====

{{See also|2013 Arizona Cardinals season}}

Palmer was officially traded to the [[Arizona Cardinals]] on April 2, 2013, for a [[2013 NFL draft|2013]] sixth round draft pick and a conditional pick in the [[2014 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Schefter |first1=Adam |last2=Werder |first2=Ed |date=April 2, 2013 |title=Carson Palmer traded to Cards |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9124762/carson-palmer-traded-oakland-raiders-arizona-cardinals-source |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405053608/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9124762/carson-palmer-traded-oakland-raiders-arizona-cardinals-source |archive-date=April 5, 2013 |access-date=April 2, 2013 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He then signed a two-year restructured contract worth $16 million.<ref name="auto" /> His coach was [[Bruce Arians]], the former Colts interim coach, who had led the Indianapolis Colts while [[Chuck Pagano]] was recovering from cancer treatment. While having a rusty 3–4 start, Palmer led the Cardinals to a 10–6 record his first year but was eliminated from playoff contention in week 17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carson Palmer 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalmCa00/gamelog/2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063705/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalmCa00/gamelog/2013 |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Palmer ranked 8th in the NFL in passing yards with 4,274 yards, the most of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/passing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424064624/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/passing.htm |archive-date=April 24, 2020 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He also became the first player in NFL history to top 4,000 yards passing for three different teams. During week 11, he was nominated for FedEx Air Player of the Week with 419 yards and two touchdowns. This win over the [[2013 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] ended Carson Palmer's interception streak through the first 9 games of his season (not including the bye week). During Week 14, Palmer hit a career high with an 84.4 completion percentage when he went 27 for 32 with 269 yards and a touchdown in a 30–10 win over the [[2013 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals – December 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312080crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901065751/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312080crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=September 22, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Steve |date=May 8, 2013 |title=Carson Palmer Adjusting to Arizona Cardinals' Challenging Offense |url=http://www.sportsmedia101.com/arizonacardinals/2013/08/05/carson-palmer-adjusting-to-arizona-cardinals-challenging-offense/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808152552/http://www.sportsmedia101.com/arizonacardinals/2013/08/05/carson-palmer-adjusting-to-arizona-cardinals-challenging-offense/ |archive-date=August 8, 2013 |access-date=May 8, 2013 |website=[[Sports Media 101]]}}</ref> During Week 16, while he threw four [[interceptions]], two to [[Richard Sherman (American football)|Richard Sherman]], he was able to rally the Cardinals to a 17–10 victory over the [[2013 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], who had a perfect home record for the last two years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks – December 22nd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312220sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014323/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312220sea.htm |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2014 season====
[[File:Carson Palmer 2014.jpg|thumb|Palmer in 2014 vs. the Chargers]]

{{See also|2014 Arizona Cardinals season}}

In Week 1 against the [[2014 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]], Palmer threw two touchdowns late in the game to win in an upset. In the same game, Palmer ran for a career-high 30 yards and got injured running for a first down.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Arizona Cardinals – September 8th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409080crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901110608/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409080crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Instead of avoiding safety [[Eric Weddle]], Palmer collided with him. He missed the next three games, in which backup [[Drew Stanton]] won against the [[2014 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] and [[2014 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] and lost to the [[2014 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]]. Upon his return the Cardinals went on to win five games in a row and remain the top seed in the NFC, with Palmer throwing 11 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions. On November 7, 2014, Palmer agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million contract extension with the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=November 7, 2014 |title=Carson Palmer signs three-year extension, with Cardinals |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/07/report-carson-palmer-cardinals-agree-on-three-year-extension/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108013255/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/07/report-carson-palmer-cardinals-agree-on-three-year-extension/ |archive-date=November 8, 2014 |access-date=November 7, 2014 |website=NBCSports.com}}</ref> On November 9, 2014, Palmer re-tore his ACL in a game against the [[2014 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]]. He was placed on the [[injured reserve list]] the next day, ending his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael |date=November 10, 2014 |title=Cardinals confirm Carson Palmer will go on IR with torn ACL |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/10/cardinals-confirm-carson-palmer-will-go-on-ir-with-torn-acl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110222526/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/10/cardinals-confirm-carson-palmer-will-go-on-ir-with-torn-acl/ |archive-date=November 10, 2014 |access-date=November 10, 2014 |website=NBCSports.com}}</ref> Palmer underwent surgery in which doctors removed the donated Achilles tendon from his knee and replaced it with his own [[Patellar ligament|patellar tendon]] for reconstruction.<ref name="De Rossi" /> The Cardinals went on to start Stanton for the remainder of the season until he too suffered a knee injury against the Rams in December. The Cardinals then started [[Ryan Lindley]] for the remainder of the season. The Cardinals finished 11–5 and went into the playoffs as a Wild Card, but lost to the [[2014 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] in the first round, mustering only 78 yards of total offense while missing their starting and backup quarterback, starting and backup running back, starting left outside linebacker, and starting middle linebacker due to injury or suspension.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – January 3rd, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131135624/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030car.htm |archive-date=January 31, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Arizona Cardinals Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/2014.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006164908/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/2014.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2015 season====

{{See also|2015 Arizona Cardinals season}}

Palmer engineered what many considered his best season by recording 35 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, and was 13–3 as a starter through the 2015 season, winning the [[NFC West]] and securing the Cardinals' first first-round bye in the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Arizona Cardinals Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/2015.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063616/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/2015.htm |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Many in the sports world considered Palmer a candidate for the NFL's 2015 MVP award, along with [[Tom Brady]], [[Russell Wilson]], and eventual winner [[Cam Newton]]. Palmer was also elected to his third Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2015 |title=Palmer, Fitzgerald head 7-player Pro Bowl contingent for Cardinals |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/palmer-fitzgerald-head-7-player-pro-bowl-contingent-for-cardinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115095550/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/palmer-fitzgerald-head-7-player-pro-bowl-contingent-for-cardinals |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>  In Week 10, towards the end of a 39–32 win over the [[Cardinals–Seahawks rivalry|division rival]] [[2015 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], Palmer made a crotch chop gesture to the Seattle fans; he pumped his fist twice and followed it up by pointing at his crotch. Later in the week, he was fined $11,576 for the action.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nathan |first=Alec |date=November 20, 2015 |title=Carson Palmer Fined $11,576 for Gesture vs. Seahawks: Latest Details, Reaction |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2591463-carson-palmer-fined-11576-for-gesture-vs-seahawks-latest-details-reaction |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115103307/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2591463-carson-palmer-fined-11576-for-gesture-vs-seahawks-latest-details-reaction |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>  Palmer set a franchise record with the Cardinals against the [[2015 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] in Week 14, throwing his 31st touchdown, passing [[Kurt Warner]]. In the same game, the Cardinals clinched a playoff berth. After defeating the [[2015 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] the following week, he and the Cardinals clinched the NFC West.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Somers |first=Kent |date=December 20, 2015 |title=Cardinals capture NFC West title with win over Eagles |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2015/12/20/cardinals-capture-nfc-west-title-win-over-eagles/77673026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922152750/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2015/12/20/cardinals-capture-nfc-west-title-win-over-eagles/77673026/ |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=The Arizona Republic |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 16 against the Packers, Palmer and the Cardinals secured a first round bye in the playoffs by clinching the 2nd seed in the NFC, behind only the 15–1 Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals – December 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512270crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229112208/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512270crd.htm |archive-date=December 29, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In 16 starts, Palmer threw for a franchise record 4,671 yards with 35 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carson Palmer 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalmCa00/gamelog/2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063746/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalmCa00/gamelog/2015 |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[Hail Larry|NFC Divisional Round]], Palmer completed 25 of 41 passes for 349 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions in the Cardinals' 26–20 overtime win in a Week 16 rematch against the [[2015 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]], earning his first, and only, career playoff win in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals – January 16th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601160crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901063250/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601160crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Cardinals lost the NFC Championship game 49–15 to the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], a game where Palmer threw four interceptions and lost two fumbles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – January 24th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901070250/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240car.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Palmer lost the MVP award to Newton, who received 48 out of 50 votes while Palmer and Brady received one vote each. He was ranked 12th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2016]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108032657/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2016 season====

{{See also|2016 Arizona Cardinals season}}

On August 5, 2016, Palmer signed a one-year, $24.35 million contract extension with the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=August 5, 2016 |title=Carson Palmer, Larry Fitzgerald sign 1-year extensions |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-palmer-larry-fitzgerald-sign-1-year-extensions-0ap3000000680766 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805215806/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000680766/article/carson-palmer-larry-fitzgerald-sign-1year-extensions |archive-date=August 5, 2016 |access-date=August 6, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He started 15 games in 2016 and missed Week 5 against the [[2016 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] after suffering a concussion the previous week against the [[2016 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Palmer out for 49ers game with concussion symptoms, Stanton gets the start |url=https://www.12news.com/article/sports/nfl/cardinals/palmer-out-for-49ers-game-with-concussion-symptoms-stanton-gets-the-start/75-329293595 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712192110/https://www.12news.com/article/sports/nfl/cardinals/palmer-out-for-49ers-game-with-concussion-symptoms-stanton-gets-the-start/75-329293595 |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=12news.com |date=October 5, 2016 |language=en-US}}</ref> Palmer threw for over 4,000 yards for the sixth time in his career and finished the season with 4,233 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carson Palmer 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalmCa00/gamelog/2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063506/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalmCa00/gamelog/2016 |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> However, the Cardinals missed the playoffs with a 7–8–1 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Arizona Cardinals Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317035708/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/2016.htm |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2017 season====

{{See also|2017 Arizona Cardinals season}}

On September 17, 2017, in Week 2, Palmer passed for 332 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the 16–13 overtime victory over the [[2017 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015094832/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170clt.htm |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |access-date=October 14, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> During Week 7 against the [[2017 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]] at [[Twickenham Stadium]], Palmer had 122 passing yards and an interception until leaving the game with a left arm injury. The Cardinals were shut out 33–0. Not long after, Palmer was diagnosed with a broken left arm, and was ruled out for at least eight weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=October 22, 2017 |title=Carson Palmer out at least 8 weeks with broken arm |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-palmer-out-at-least-8-weeks-with-broken-arm-0ap3000000865220 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023063431/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000865220/article/carson-palmer-out-at-least-8-weeks-with-broken-arm |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |access-date=October 22, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 26, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Odegard |first=Kyle |date=October 26, 2017 |title=Carson Palmer Placed On Injured Reserve |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Carson-Palmer-Placed-On-Injured-Reserve/5c3a53eb-6563-4675-af31-0f70f1a723db |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029140416/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Carson-Palmer-Placed-On-Injured-Reserve/5c3a53eb-6563-4675-af31-0f70f1a723db |archive-date=October 29, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> On November 22, the Cardinals announced that Palmer was to remain out for the rest of 2017. However, on December 1, Palmer said he felt "pretty good" about returning.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weinfuss |first=Josh |date=December 2, 2017 |title=Carson Palmer feels 'pretty good' about returning this season |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/28520/carson-palmer-feels-pretty-good-about-returning-this-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203234248/http://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/28520/carson-palmer-feels-pretty-good-about-returning-this-season |archive-date=December 3, 2017 |access-date=December 5, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>