The Facts: Stanton will not hit the free agent market and will instead sign a two-year deal to return to the Cardinals.

Diehards Line: Stanton will return for a fourth season with the Cardinals as Carson Palmer’s backup. The deal is reportedly worth $6.5 million. ... Given Palmer’s age (36) and injury history, having a reliable backup quarterback is important for a team like the Cardinals that again figures to be an NFC contender. Stanton, 31, has played in 16 games over the last two seasons. He started eight games in 2014. Stanton has won seven of 12 career starts. He’s a 54.6 percent passer for his career with 12 touchdowns vs. 16 interceptions.