1990 Phoenix Cardinals season
NFL team season
The 1990 Phoenix Cardinals season was the franchise's 92nd season, 71st season in the National Football League and the 3rd in Arizona. Despite rookie running back Johnny Johnson creating a good enough impression to make the Pro Bowl, the Cardinals did not improve upon their 5–11 record from 1989.
Offseason
NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
Roster
Regular season
Schedule
Game summaries
Week 1: at Washington Redskins
Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 3: at New Orleans Saints
Week 4: vs. Washington Redskins
Week 6: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 7: at New York Giants
Week 8: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 9: at Miami Dolphins
Week 10: at Buffalo Bills
Week 11: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 12: vs. New England Patriots
Week 13: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 14: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 15: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 17: vs.
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