Free agent running back Jonathan Dwyer has signed a one year deal with the Arizona Cardinals TSF has learned. The running back market is pretty tepid, so it’s actually a little surprising that he found a contract so quickly.

Dwyer has been a serviceable back in Pittsburgh, who flashed at times, and reportedly “tapped out” at others. His strongest suit was probably pass blocking, though. Aside from that, he might arguably be remembered most as the running back who took a lot of heat for being overweight.

Dwyer was cut before the 53 man roster selection last year, but was re-signed a week or so later. I wouldn’t have minded seeing Dwyer back for small contract, because he’s shown improvement, but he reportedly was not in the Steelers plans going forward.

Jonathan Dwyer has been fined $21,000 for leading with the crown of his helmet during the Bears game Sunday night. The hit came late in the second quarter at the end of a 25 yard run by Dwyer. Dwyer lowered his head at the end of the run while Bears safety Chris Conte made the tackle. Dwyer was not penalized during the game. You can watch the play in question below. What do you think? Should he have been fined and was the amount fair? Let us know in the forum or in the comments below.

The National Football Post reports that the Patriots had Jonathan Dwyer in for a workout today. Dywer was one of two running backs to workout with New England today. The Patriots had several other players in for workouts today, too, but none were immediately signed. Dwyer was also in for a workout with the New York Giants on Tuesday, but no signing is anticipated in the immediate future.

Dwyer’s tender offer was $1.323 million with the Steelers this year, but I can’t imagine a team signing him for more than the minimum $630,000 salary.