2015 Pro Bowl: What you need to know about the Arizona Cardinals players ...

GLENDALE, AZ - Four athletes will represent the Arizona Cardinals at the 2015 NFL Pro Bowl in Glendale on Sunday and as they have all season, theyll all play on the same side.

All four men each of whom plays on the defensive side of the ball were selected to Team Cris Carter in the Pro Bowl Draft conducted earlier this week to compete against Team Michael Irvin

Heres what you need to know about each of these outstanding Cardinals before the Pro Bowl kicks off Sunday at 6 p.m. at University of Phoenix Stadium:

Patrick Peterson (fourth appearance): Regarded as one of the leagues best cornerbacks, Peterson has been a Pro Bowler in each of his first four NFL seasons. He was crucial to the Arizona Cardinals 31-14 comeback victory over the St. Louis Rams on Nov. 9, intercepting two passes in the fourth quarter and returning the second one for a touchdown to seal the victory.

Peterson had his ups and downs in 2014 he held star wide receiver Dez Bryant without a catch for most of the Cardinals 28-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 2, but he was dominated by WR Julio Jones, who had nearly 200 yards in the Atlanta Falcons 29-18 win over the Cards on Nov. 30. At the Pro Bowl, Peterson said hes looking forward to covering rookie sensation Odell Beckham, Jr., who had 1,305 yards and 12 TDs for the New York Giants this season.

Antonio Cromartie (fourth appearance): Cromartie, who the Cardinals signed to a one-year contract before the 2014 season began, was named to the Pro Bowl last weekend in place of CB Richard Sherman, whose Seattle Seahawks will compete in next weeks Super Bowl.

Cromartie complemented Peterson by intercepting three passes of his own in the regular season, including two in a 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26. The nine-year pro added a fourth INT in Arizonas playoff loss at the Carolina Panthers. Cromarties 31 career INTs are tied for the eighth most among active NFL players.

But Sunday may be the last time Cromartie takes the field as a member of the Cardinals, as hes set to become a free agent at the end of the season. He said hed like to return to the Cards next season but will also explore other options.

Calais Campbell (first appearance): Campbells Pro Bowl selection was long overdue. The defensive end, who was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, had seven sacks this season despite missing two games with an knee injury. His 43.5 career sacks are the sixth most in franchise history.

Campbell set a personal single-game record by recording three sacks in a 19-3 loss at the Seahawks on Nov. 23. The 6-foot-8, 300-pounder is one of the Cardinals most likeable players, as hes active in charities and community events, and hes one of the teams most reliable and consistent athletes, notching at least 58 total tackles and 6.5 sacks in each of his last five seasons.

Justin Bethel (second appearance): The third-year cornerback was invited to his second consecutive Pro Bowl because of his impact on special teams. Bethel, who was a steal for the Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, is one of the leagues best in kickoff and punt coverage, and he was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Nov. 5 for his blocked field goal in Arizonas win over the Cowboys.

Bethel had two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in the 2014 season, and he has three blocked field goals in his last two seasons. He also had his most productive NFL season on defense in 2014, recording a career-high 25 tackles, including 21 solo tackles.

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