Longtime Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett was a cap casualty this offseason. Despite being on the open market, Arizona may bring Dockett back at a reduced cost.Continue for updates. Report: Cardinals Offer Dockett 1-Year DealMonday, March 2Kent Somers of AZCentral.com reports that the Cardinals have offered Dockett an incentive-laced, short-term contract to keep him in the desert:Albert Breer of the NFL Network analyzed the financial implications of Dockett's release:Cardinals general manager Steve Keim didn't mince words when Dockett was cut loose in implying that he wanted to ultimately retain the three-time Pro Bowler, perDarren Urban of the Cardinals' official website:"We have been very clear about our feelings for Darnell and our desire to have him back. After speaking with him and his representatives, we decided that this move today makes the most sense for both the team and the player and allows each to keep all of its options open."Prior to the 2015 regular season starting, Dockett will be 34 years of age. Pro Football Focus notes how Dockett has been a liability against the run:It therefore makes sense that Keim and the Arizona front office want to keep their options open, despite the longstanding history between Dockett and the organization.On Twitter, Dockett hinted that he's zeroed in on winning Comeback Player of the Year in 2015:Dockett was out for the entire 2014 campaign with a torn ACL, but he was extremely durable and productive before then. He's been known to rush the passer extremely well, racking up 40.5 sacks in the 10 years prior to this season.How much of a role Dockett has in Arizonaor elsewherewill likely depend on how his health checks out, as he's been fortunate to avoid major injuries before last year.Depth is lacking on Arizona's defensive front with Dan Williams also hitting free agency. That area ought to be a priority in the draft and beforehand, so it couldn't hurt to bring Dockett back as he hopes to prove himself and extend his NFL career.
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