7-9 (.438)
Stadium
Attendance
384,375 total
48,047 per game
48,047 per game
1981 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
5
E.J. Junior LB
4
88
Steve Rhodes WR
The 1981 St. Louis Cardinals, coached by Jim Hanifan, missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 5th place in the NFC East with a 7-9 record.