The Cardinals have extended tender offers to each of their five key restricted free agents. There were no surprises among the moves. Receiver Steve Breaston received the first-round tender of $2.396 million. (Meaning if the Cardinals decline to match an offer, they would receive a first-round draft pick in return.)
Guard Deuce Lutui received a second-round tender offer. Because Lutui was a second-round pick, the Cardinals could have tendered him at $1.176 million or $1.759 million. The club extended the higher amount to Lutui, a starter since midway through his rookie season.
Center Lyle Sendlein received a second-round tender of $1.684 million.
Nose tackle Gabe Watson received a second-round tender of $1.759 million. Like Lutui, Watson has four years of experience.
Tight end Ben Patrick received a second-round tender of $1.684 million.
This first appeared in Kent Somers' blog.
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