Revenge of the Birds on Devin Duvernay

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Last year, it was lots of guys taking kickoffs and punts. This year, it appears Devin Duvernay will handle return duties for both kickoffs and punts. He is a very good returner. While with the Chicago Bears, he was a key weapon who was able to flip the field, being a former track star. His return stats were pretty dad gum good. He was returning both punts and kickoffs with averages of 13.8 in punt returns and 27.5 in kickoffs. He made the Pro Bowl in 2021 and 2022 as an AFC specialist.
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Duvernay's Pro Bowl pedigree and dual-return role consolidate Cardinals' return game.

Cardinals' primary return man for both kickoffs and punts in 2026, replacing a committee approach from 2025. Former track star with strong return metrics: 13.8 punt return average and 27.5 kickoff return average. Made Pro Bowl in 2021 and 2022 as AFC specialist while with Chicago Bears. Source states 'by bringing in Duvernay, this is one less problem box that doesn't need to be checked. He will handle it,' indicating confidence in his ability to stabilize and improve the return game.

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