Cardinals sign LB to 6-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals and inside linebacker Daryl Washington have agreed on a six-year contract.

The Cardinals had targeted the third-year pro throughout training camp as the next player to get a new deal. A second-round draft pick — 47th overall — out of TCU in 2010, Washington led the team in tackles last season with 111.

“I feel really good, really good,” he said after practice Thursday. “I’m glad it was able to get done before the season, sooner than later. I told them I wanted to be here for a long time and I’m glad it got done.”

Terms weren’t disclosed but the deal contains guaranteed money, a pay raise over the next two seasons with a team option bonus in 2014.

Washington, known for his extreme speed at a critical position in Arizona’s 3-4 scheme, had 16 tackles for loss last season, the most by an Arizona player since 1995.

He was one of five players in the NFL in 2011 with at least five sacks and two interceptions.

Peterson star running back, recovering from a surgically repaired left knee, said he has “somewhat” of a gut feeling about whether the Vikings will let him suit up on Sunday against Jacksonville. Coach Leslie Frazier said Peterson’s status won’t be determined until right before the game, but said a decision would likely come after watching Peterson in practice Thursday and Friday. “I’m ready to play,” Peterson said. “That’s my mindset and how I’m feeling about it. So, I’m just going to keep my mind pointed in that direction.” receiver’s status uncertain for their season-opening game at the New York Jets this weekend. Coach Chan Gailey said Johnson could’ve practiced, but was held out as a precaution a day after complaining of tightness in his groin.