| Team: | Arizona Cardinals |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Record: | 8–8 |
| Division Place: | 3rd NFC West |
| Coach: | Bruce Arians |
| Owner: | Bill Bidwill |
| General Manager: | Steve Keim |
| Stadium: | University of Phoenix Stadium |
| Playoffs: | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers: | LB Chandler Jones WR Larry Fitzgerald ST Budda Baker CB Patrick Peterson |
| Uniform: | File:Arizona Cardinals Uniforms 2017-2021.png |
| Shortnavlink: | Cardinals seasons |
The 2017 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 98th in the National Football League (NFL), their 30th in Arizona and their 12th at University of Phoenix Stadium. It was also the fifth and final season under head coach Bruce Arians. The Cardinals played one road game in London at Twickenham Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams as one of the NFL London Games. They improved on a 7–8–1 season they had in 2016, finishing 8–8 as they spent most of the season alternating between wins and losses. However, they missed the playoffs for the second straight season.
| Position | Player | Age | 2016 Team | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 32 | 3 years, $12.75 million | ||
| K | 42 | 2 years, $6 million | ||
| LB | 27 | 1 year, $2.2 million | ||
| DE | 33 | 1 year, $1 million | ||
| RB | 28 | 1 year, $905,000 | ||
See main article: 2017 NFL draft.
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Temple | ||||
| 2 | 36 | Budda Baker | Washington | ||
| 3 | 98 | Grambling State | |||
| 4 | 120 | Pittsburgh | |||
| 5 | 157 | Vanderbilt | |||
| 5 | 179 | North Carolina | |||
| 6 | 208 | Auburn |
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOF | vs. Dallas Cowboys | L 18–20 | 0–1 | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium | Recap | ||
| 1 | Oakland Raiders | W 20–10 | 1–1 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | ||
| 2 | Chicago Bears | L 23–24 | 1–2 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | ||
| 3 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 24–14 | 2–2 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap | ||
| 4 | at Denver Broncos | L 2–30 | 2–3 | Sports Authority Field at Mile High | Recap |
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 10 | at Detroit Lions | L 23–35 | 0–1 | Ford Field | Recap | |
| 2 | September 17 | at Indianapolis Colts | W 16–13 | 1–1 | Lucas Oil Stadium | Recap | |
| 3 | Dallas Cowboys | L 17–28 | 1–2 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | ||
| 4 | October 1 | San Francisco 49ers | W 18–15 | 2–2 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | |
| 5 | October 8 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 7–34 | 2–3 | Lincoln Financial Field | Recap | |
| 6 | October 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 38–33 | 3–3 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | |
| 7 | October 22 | at Los Angeles Rams | L 0–33 | 3–4 | Recap | ||
| 8 | Bye | ||||||
| 9 | November 5 | at San Francisco 49ers | W 20–10 | 4–4 | Levi's Stadium | Recap | |
| 10 | Seattle Seahawks | L 16–22 | 4–5 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | ||
| 11 | November 19 | at Houston Texans | L 21–31 | 4–6 | NRG Stadium | Recap | |
| 12 | November 26 | Jacksonville Jaguars | W 27–24 | 5–6 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | |
| 13 | December 3 | Los Angeles Rams | L 16–32 | 5–7 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | |
| 14 | December 10 | Tennessee Titans | W 12–7 | 6–7 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | |
| 15 | December 17 | at Washington Redskins | L 15–20 | 6–8 | FedExField | Recap | |
| 16 | December 24 | New York Giants | W 23–0 | 7–8 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | |
| 17 | December 31 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 26–24 | 8–8 | CenturyLink Field | Recap | |
The Cardinals would lose star running back David Johnson to a wrist injury during the game. Afterwards, it was revealed that his dislocated his wrist, an injury that sent him to injured reserve on September 12 and would eventually keep him out for the rest of the season.
For the first time in 5 years, head coach Bruce Arians made a return to Indianapolis, where he served as quarterback's coach from 1998-2000, as offensive coordinator in 2012, and that same year, served as interim head coach of the Colts, where he led them to a 9-3 record, the best record held by an interim head coach in NFL history.
This was the debut of recently acquired veteran running back Adrian Peterson. He'd have a hot day that contributed to a Cardinal victory, rushing 26 times for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns. The performance would earn him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
The Cardinals lost Carson Palmer to an arm injury during the game. Shortly after, it was revealed that he broke his arm and would be out for the remainder of the season. It was also his last game he'd ever play in the NFL.
The Cardinals swept the 49ers for the third consecutive season.
The Seahawks lost four out of five home games versus the Bruce Arians-led Cardinals; this one, combined with the Atlanta Falcons winning, eliminated Seattle for the first time since 2011. In what would be head coach Bruce Arians' final game as Cardinals head coach, Arians recorded his 50th win with the Cardinals and became the winningest head coach in Cardinals history, surpassing Ken Whisenhunt, who won 49 games during his tenure with the Cardinals (2007–2012).