NFL Rumors: Antonio Cromartie still in talks with Arizona Cardinals

Aug. 18, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports
Aug. 18, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug. 18, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports
Aug. 18, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports /

On Thursday afternoon, a report surfaced that cornerback Antonio Cromartie and the Arizona Cardinals had mutual interest in each other and the Cardinals were inviting Cromartie in for a visit.

Although it appeared as though Cromartie and the Cardinals were trying to get a feel for each other, things have gotten serious and the two sides are negotiating.

It is interesting that the two sides will continue to negotiate into the night and shows that both sides are at least somewhat serious about getting a deal done.

Cromartie was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers with the 19th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft. After four years with the Chargers, he joined the New York Jets.

The Jets released Cromartie earlier this week.

Last season, Cromartie had 38 tackles and three interceptions.