Former Broncos guard Evan Mathis decided to give it another go, as he agreed to a one-year, $6,000,069 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday. Mathis confirmed via text that he made sure to add in the extra $69 to symbolize his jersey number he wore with the Broncos and Eagles.

Mathis, 34, was a late addition to the Broncos in August. He signed a one-year deal and immediately became the starting left guard. He struggled a bit with injuries but finished the season strong, helping lead Denver to a Super Bowl 50 victory. Mathis started 15 games, including the postseason for the Broncos.

“I’m going to play if it’s worth it,” Mathis said via text Tuesday. “No reason for me to keep ramming my head into people if it’s not.”

Mathis clearly deemed the Cardinals’ pay raise from his 2015 salary worth it. He also has an offseason home and owns a Zone Athletic Performance Gym in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Second-year guard Max Garcia will be the early favorite for one guard position with the other spot being filled by a rookie or veteran that wins an offseason position battle.

Cameron Wolfe: cwolfe@denverpost.com or @CameronWolfe