Tony Jefferson

Cardinals re-sign DBs Jefferson, Swearinger, WR Jaron Brown

Published Apr. 18, 2016 2:56 p.m. ET

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The Arizona Cardinals announced the signings on Monday of three restricted free agents to one-year qualifying offers: Wide receiver Jaron Brown and safeties Tony Jefferson and D.J. Swearinger.

Jefferson started seven games last season and set career highs in tackles (75), sacks (two), interceptions (two) and forced fumbles (three). He has played three seasons with the team since signing as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Oklahoma.

Brown had 11 receptions for 144 yards last season while playing in 16 games. He's also been with the team for three seasons after signing as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Clemson.

Swearinger played in four games last season, starting one, after being elevated to the active roster on Dec. 8. He was a second-round draft pick of the Houston Texans in 2013 and also played for Tampa Bay before signing with the Cardinals.

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