By The Associated Press
Arizona Cardinals (news) coach Dennis Green dipped into the free agent market for the third time in five days, signing defensive end Chike Okeafor to go with quarterback Kurt Warner and offensive tackle Oliver Ross.
"I've been a big believer since the day I got here that Arizona has all the ingredients to attract the top NFL free agents, and our three signees are a great indication of that," said Green, in his second year with Arizona.
Okeafor provides a strong upgrade at his position. He had a career-high 8 1/2 sacks for Seattle last season after recording eight the previous season.
He also had two sacks and four tackles in the Seahawks' 27-20 loss to St. Louis in an NFC wild-card game Jan. 8.
Okeafor, who also visited Denver, said during his visit to Arizona's headquarters on Saturday that it was obvious Green is serious about shaking the Cardinals' doormat image.
"From playing against them and watching on film, there is some heart there," he said.
This can't be good. Chike was one of the few overperformers on the Hawks' defense last year. I was sure they'd get him back. Losing him to a division rival is double plus bad.
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