Arizona Cardinals reflect on disappointing 1997 season as opener approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
With 97 days until the Arizona Cardinals' season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, the team recalls its struggles from the 1997 season. That year marked the beginning of the Jake Plummer era, but the Cardinals finished with a disappointing 4-12 record, ranking 25th in both offense and defense. Plummer started midseason and recorded noteworthy stats, finishing with 2,203 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and leading the team in various categories. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, the focus will be on improving from past performances.
- •Cardinals open the season against the Chargers on September 13.
- •1997 season ended with a 4-12 record for the Cardinals.
- •Jake Plummer's performance marked a new era for Arizona.
- •Plummer led the team with 2,203 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.
- •Eric Swann anchored the defense with 7.5 sacks.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — 95 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1995 season
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — 96 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1996 season
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — 97 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1997 season
"With 95 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1995 season.
"With 96 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1996 season.
"With 97 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1997 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 9:05 PM95 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1995 season
With 95 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1995 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:03 PM96 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1996 season
With 96 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1996 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:27 PM97 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1997 season
With 97 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1997 season.
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