Kurt Warner could become a long-term fixture as the Cardinals? backup quarterback. Warner indicated Tuesday that he probably would like to sign a two-year contract extension. Such a move would keep him in Arizona for four more seasons, counting the one that starts next month. ?It?s a definite possibility,? Warner said. While he still holds out hope he could be a starter again, he indicated his family likes Arizona and that he is comfortable with his teammates and the general situation. ?If they (Cardinals officials) felt comfortable with me and wanted to have me, right now I?m feeling so good I would consider an extension on my contract or another contract.?

The starting quarterbacks looked great in the preseason game between the Texans and Cardinals. Houston's Matt Schaub was 9-of-12 for 108 yards and ran 5 yards for a score and the Texans went on to beat Arizona 33-20 on Saturday in the home debut of new Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt. Matt Leinart, who coincidentally wears No. 7 for Arizona, went 7-for-7 for 70 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown pass to Edgerrin James.

There has been a small amount of speculation out of Minnesota that the Vikings might be interested in trading for backup quarterback Kurt Warner. The Cardinals haven't heard from the Vikings, and if they do, the answer will come quickly. "They can't have him," Ken Whisenhunt said with a smile Wednesday.

According to Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press, the Vikings are rumored to be interested in Kurt Warner. Warner is currently backing up Matt Leinart in Arizona.

The Cardinals lost more than just a preseason game Saturday night. Two starters suffered injuries that could end their seasons. Outside linebacker Chike Okeafor suffered a torn left biceps muscle, and offensive right tackle Oliver Ross suffered a torn left triceps, according to a club official. Both players underwent MRI exams Sunday, which confirmed the tears. Both players are expected to seek second opinions; if surgery is necessary, they likely would miss the rest of the season.

The Cardinals inked their first-round draft pick, offensive tackle Levi Brown, to a six-year contract on Thursday. According to the team's website, Brown will receive $18.1 million dollars in guaranteed money and is the fifth and final member of the Cardinals' draft class to sign. The signing ended a five-day holdout. The fifth overall selection in April's draft, Thomas will be counted upon to improve the Cardinals' perennially weak offensive line.