NFL free agency begins next week on Monday with the opening of the contact and negotiation window with players whose contracts expire on March 12 and become free agents. The Arizona Cardinals will be active, although it is uncertain how aggressive they will be or how much money they will spend.

The Arizona Cardinals need a free agent who can step in and help the team. One in particular has a history with the franchise.

The NFL combine will be one group of data points used by teams when they draft players next month. College tape, interviews, background research and college pro days are all as important, if not more so, than the numbers put on display this week in Indianapolis.