Hallelujah! Kurt Warner signs 2-year contract with Cards

March 4, 2009

The wait is over and Cardinals fans everywhere can let out a huge collective sigh of relief. Whew.

Just 24-hours after being wined and dined by the San Francisco 49ers, Kurt Warner re-signed with the Cardinals today for $23 million over the next two years, including $19 million in guarantees. Although the 49ers offer was considered by many to be closer to the $14-16 million per year Warner was seeking, Warner’s loyalty to the Arizona team and his desire to finish his career in Arizona ultimately prevailed. Warner will receive a $15 million signing bonus in 2009 and base salary of $4 million in 2009 and 2010.

Watch Paul Burmeister break the news of Warner’s re-signing on NFL.com.

Warner’s return as the starting QB gives the Cardinals legitimate Superbowl aspirations in 2009, a point Warner touched upon during his press conference, “Hopefully they’re as excited as I am about being back, excited about building, you know, what we started last year.” You can watch video of Warner’s entire press conference here.

Kurt Warner talks with Rich Eisen about his decision to re-sign with the Cardinals.

The Cardinals can now focus their offseason attention upon the upcoming 2009 NFL Draft, reconciling with WR Anquan Boldin, signing LB Karlos Dansby to a long-term contract, and figuring out a course of action with veteran RB Edgerrin James.

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