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IN AGREEMENT: Iowa's Kenny Iwebema, left, and the Cardinals came to terms on a contract Monday.
The Associated Press
The Cardinals have come to terms with Kenny Iwebema, their fourth-round draft pick from Iowa.
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Iwebema, who has been lining up at right defensive end in the Cardinals' voluntary practices, will get a signing bonus in the neighborhood of $500,000.
"It's good news," Iwebema said. "I'm happy to focus on football.
"We knew it was going to get done. It was just a matter of when."
Coach Ken Whisenhunt, noting the defensive line's depth was an issue last season, said, "He can contribute and spell our starters and keep them fresh for later in the season."
Iwebema was named All-Big Ten honorable mention last year after starting all 11 games for the Hawkeyes. He had 28 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, one forced fumble and two blocked kicks.
The 6-foot-4, 274-pounder is known as a "tough guy."
"That's what we saw on tape," Whisenhunt said.
The Cardinals last week signed running back Tim Hightower, their fifth-round pick.
GOOD RIDDANCE
Whisenhunt is shedding no tears for the retirement of New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan.
"I'm glad we don't have to face him this year," Whisenhunt said. "He's a heck of a football player."
EXTRA POINT
The Cardinals had a new arrival Monday: fullback Dionte Johnson of Ohio State, the son of former Giants star Pepper Johnson. His school year at Ohio State just ended.
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