It’s official: Carson Palmer says he’ll return for the 2017 season. The announcement has been expected for about a week now since Bruce Arians hinted that the veteran QB would be back. 
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Palmer, a three-time Pro Bowler, will turn 37 during the 2017 season. While he has defied his age in the past, 2016 was a so-so year for him and one could argue that he’s in decline. The Cards are happy to have Palmer back, but it might make sense for them to invest in a backup QB who can simultaneously be a future starting option and a safety net in the present.
In 2016, Palmer threw for 4,233 yards with 26 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. Pro Football Focus had Palmer rated as the No. 17 QB in the NFL, which still puts him ahead of notables like Cam Newton, Philip Rivers, and Carson Wentz.
Palmer is under contract through 2018 and set to rake in a $15.5MM base salary next season. All in all, he’ll carry a $24.1MM cap hit.
great that should be good for a .500 season
He might be able to make Pats 3rd string lol. He isn’t a goat. That’s for sure. Never was close.
Have you been living under a rock? This is news of 2 weeks ago give or take a day.