The Arizona Cardinals got a little bit deeper in special teams with the addition of former Chicago Bears wide receiver/returner Devin Duvernay. According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, Duvernay and the Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million.
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The former All-Pro returner (2021) had 26 yards receiving and 231 yards on punt returns. On kickoffs, Duvernay had 1,069 yards with his longest return of 56 yards.
Sources: Former #Bears All-Pro WR/returner Devin Duvernay is signing with the #Cardinals on a 1-year, $2.5M deal, negotiated by @ErikBurkhardt of @RocNationSports.
Aside from being an option at receiver, Duvernay is a key weapon for his field-position impact as a returner. pic.twitter.com/U8dfTYZwM1
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 15, 2026
Devin Duvernay will help upgrade the Arizona Cardinals’ special teams
Dec 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Duvernay (12) takes the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Duvernay is one of the best returners in the NFL, as he’s a two-time Pro Bowl returner. Duvernay has not scored a touchdown on a kickoff return since 2022, and has not returned a punt for a touchdown.
The Cardinals will benefit from Duncernay’s speed and return talents, ranking fourth-most in kickoff return yards (1,979) and 30th in punt return (217). Wide receiver/returner Greg Dortch was the team’s leader in kickoff (811) and punt returns (185).
One of the worst teams in the NFL last season (3-14), and not being good for four seasons — the Cardinals’ last .500 season was in 2021 (11-6) — the Cardinals may be a bottom dweller again.
Releasing quarterback Kyler Murray — Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings — the Cardinals are sureing up their special teams play to compensate for a terrible offense they may have in 2026.
Jan 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Duvernay (12) returns a kick off against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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