Tiger Poker August 25, after the unfortunate tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee at training camp, after the season reimbursement. Cardinals center A.Q. Shepley Shipley) made a promise that he would return healthy next season. In response, Arizona offered him the opportunity to continue working.
On Friday, US time, the Cardinals officially announced a one-year extension with Shepley, whose contract is about to expire. Shepley started 32 regular-season games before his injury and missed just three games. After the injury was confirmed, Shepley tweeted that "falling to the bottom provides an opportunity to bottom out and rebound".
Rookie Mason Cole replaced him as the starter. Shepley underwent surgery on August 9 and has now returned to the team's facilities for a rehabilitation course.
Head coach Steve Wilks said: "It has nothing to do with his injury. Steve Keim and I have been talking for a long time this spring, A.Q. is a big part of the system and has a voice in the locker room, and I think he's still a reliable leader. There he is in... It will be of great help to Mason, which is a very important point. We want to make the right decision. ”
After announcing the signing, Shepley tweeted his gratitude to the Cardinals.