It sounds like Carson Palmer won’t be keeping us in suspense for much longer. When asked about Carson Palmer’s future on ESPN (Twitter link), Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said, “I think he’ll announce he’s coming back real soon.” 
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This week, things got murky when a report claimed Palmer had put his Arizona home up for sale, pulled his kids out of school, and relocated to another state. Soon after, another Arizona beat writer heard that no such plans were in motion. Indeed, Palmer remains rooted in Arizona and it sounds like he will remain with the club in 2017.
Palmer, a three-time Pro Bowler, will turn 37 during the ’17 season. While he has defied his age in the past, 2016 was a rough year for him and it led many to wonder if he was finished. Now that Palmer is (likely) coming back, it will be interesting to see whether the Cards still pursue other QB options. Reportedly, the team likes Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and Bills signal caller Tyrod Taylor.
Palmer is very close with Larry Fitzgerald and the receiver’s decision to return for another season likely played a role in Palmer’s call to come back.