The Cardinals have real interest in Peyton Manning should the quarterback become available via trade or free agency, according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter. On March 8, the Colts owe Peyton a $28 million option bonus. Since he can't be traded before March 13, the only way to not pay the money is to cut him.

Cardinals offensive assistant Russ Grimm's contract is expiring and several teams are interested in the longtime coach, according to a source. Grimm is close with new Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey. With Mularkey putting together a new offensive staff, it's worth noting the connection.

Todd Haley is nearing a deal to return to the Cardinals, according to a league source. A contract could be completed in the coming week for Haley, who was Arizona's offensive coordinator for two seasons (2007-08). Haley was fired by the Chiefs with a 5-8 record this season following a promising 2010 campaign in which he led the team to a 10-6 mark and an AFC West title.

Todd Haley, who was recently fired as the head coach of the Chiefs, could return to the Cardinals. Haley spoke with head coach Ken Whisenhunt about a return, according to a report by The Arizona Republic. Haley served as the offensive coordinator of the Cardinals from 2007 to 2009.

Larry Fitzgerald made spectacular catches that led to a 23-20 overtime victory for the Cardinals over Seattle on Sunday despite a bruised lung. Beanie Wells said Fitzgerald was coughing up blood on the sideline after a third-quarter hit. Whisenhunt says the injury was not serious but shows the toughness of Fitzgerald, who caught nine passes for 149 yards.