Representatives from two teams called Friday to express interest in signing quarterback Kurt Warner, his agent said.
Bartelstein declined to name the teams that called, and he characterized the contact as "recruiting" calls. At some point, Bartelstein said, Warner will "have to decide" if he wants to listen to other teams.
Bartelstein visited the team's Tempe facility Thursday to meet with General Manager Rod Graves and coach Ken Whisenhunt.
There have been no indications that a deal is imminent. The sides are believed to be about $3 million to $4 million apart on yearly average. The Cardinals have offered $20 million over two years, with half of that guaranteed, and Bartelstein is seeking around $29 million, with a higher amount guaranteed.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals stayed out of the fray on the first day of free agency. No free agents were expected to visit Friday and today. Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden is scheduled to arrive for a visit Sunday night, according to NFL.com.
The Cardinals are shopping for a cornerback to compete with Rod Hood for a starting job. McFadden was drafted out of Florida State by the Steelers in the second round in 2005.
He didn't become a regular starter until this season, however, when he started eight of 10 games.
It will be interesting to see what contract offers McFadden will receive, because the market for cornerbacks has skyrocketed in the past week. Domonique Foxworth, a part-time starter with the Falcons, signed a four-year, $27.2 million deal Friday with Baltimore. About $16.5 million of that is guaranteed, according to reports.
The Cardinals lost running back J.J. Arrington on the first day of free agency. Arrington, a third-down back and kick returner, agreed to terms with Denver on a four-year deal. Financial figures were not available.
Backup quarterback Brian St. Pierre signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Cardinals according to ESPN.com.
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