"The Cardinals traded receiver Anquan Boldin to the Ravens on Friday, ending a seven-year relationship defined by astounding achievement and tinged with vitriol.

The Cardinals sent Boldin and a fifth-round pick in this year's draft to Baltimore in exchange for the Ravens' third- and fourth-round selections. Before the deal was consummated, Boldin had reached agreement with the Ravens on a three-year contract extension worth $25 million in new money.

"On a lot of levels, it's tough to know that Anquan is not going to be out there any more," coach Ken Whisenhunt said, "but I also think it was time. This was in the best interest of Anquan and it was in the best interest of us."

After meeting with reporters early Friday evening, the Cardinals found out that inside linebacker Karlos Dansby, an unrestricted free agent, has agreed to terms with the Dolphins.

It isn't a great time to lose Dansby because the Cardinals have no inside linebacker ready to replace him. Detroit's Larry Foote, a free agent, is scheduled to visit next week, however.

Dansby agreed to a five-year deal worth $43 million, including $22 million guaranteed. That was far less than the $30 million in guarantees Dansby reportedly was seeking, but he found it to be a livable wage."