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The Arizona Cardinals enter the 2026 NFL Draft standing armed with the No. 3 overall pick. Arizona has the opportunity to reshape the trajectory of the franchise. Questions surrounding the long-term future of quarterback Kyler Murray have fueled speculation that the Cardinals may soon pivot toward a new offensive era. The franchise clearly needs foundational […]

Barring an 11th-hour trade, Kyler Murray will be allowed to pick his next destination in free agency after being informed by the Arizona Cardinals of his release at the top of the 2026 NFL league year. But what does Murray’s impending free agent market look like after falling out in a major way with the […]

Kyler Murray played for two different Arizona Cardinals head coaches across seven seasons. But he won’t suit up for Mike LaFleur, as the Cardinals plan to release him. Murray now gets an early jump at searching for his next home ahead of NFL Free Agency. Will the top overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft […]

The Arizona Cardinals are officially moving on from longtime starting quarterback Kyler Murray, whom the team has informed it plans to release at the beginning of the new league year. Murray, who has been with the Arizona since it selected him No. 1 overall in 2019, has accepted the decision with gratitude. The 28-year-old penned […]

The Arizona Cardinals have struggled in recent years, and the team appears to want to turn the page. Arizona is going to move on from Kyler Murray as their quarterback, per ESPN. “Sources: Cardinals have informed QB Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, […]

The Arizona Cardinals have some difficult decisions to make this offseason. Arizona looks poised to move on from Kyler Murray and could be on the hunt for a new quarterback. One possibility is finding their new franchise savior in the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Jordan Reid included a bombshell trade in his latest 2026 NFL […]

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the more interesting teams to watch in the NFL offseason. The biggest reason for that is due to Kyler Murray and what Arizona will end up doing with him. It does seem like it’s time for both sides to split up, but the question is, how? The Cardinals will […]

The 2026 NFL offseason is heating up, especially following a week of intense speculation at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. A key name in the rumor mill is former Packers quarterback Malik Willis, who is entering free agency as an intriguing dual-threat option. ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler recently noted that a $30 million annual salary […]

The Arizona Cardinals face some tough questions at the quarterback position in 2026. Kyler Murray’s time in Arizona looks to be done as the Cardinals are already exploring their options ahead of NFL free agency. One surprising name has emerged as a potential fit thanks to his relationship with new head coach Mike LaFleur. ESPN’s […]

Minnesota Vikings could explore veteran competition for quarterback J.J. McCarthy after a disappointing 2025 season, with Kyler Murray and Geno Smith emerging as potential fits amid uncertainty surrounding their futures. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero discussed the situation on The Rich Eisen Show, outlining why both quarterbacks could make sense in Minnesota. “The ones that […]

The NFLPA initially claimed that official grades on the report cards for each franchise would not be made public. Technically, they stayed true to their word until the grades were seemingly leaked online. In the leak, it was revealed that the Arizona Cardinals’ ownership group received the only “F”. Michael Bidwill and his ownership received […]

It should be a lock that the Arizona Cardinals will get a boost from their high draft pick. But their quarterback situation is tenuous, at best. Still, here is one free agent who would fix the Cardinals’ biggest flaw heading into the 2026 season. The main area of rebuilding for the Cardinals is the offensive […]

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is here, and the NFL draft is right around the corner. As teams start to home in on their top targets, it’s time to look at which prospects will end up where in April. Arguably the best overall player in this class is Ohio State linebacker/edge defender Arvell Reese, so […]

The Arizona Cardinals face some important choices during the 2026 offseason. Arizona is starting a new regime under head coach Mike LaFleur, which could lead to plenty of changes. Arguably the biggest question surrounding the team is the future of QB Kyler Murray in Arizona. But recent reporting from ESPN adds fuel to the fire […]

With the Arizona Cardinals in the midst of the 2026 offseason, the team will be led by new head coach Mike LaFleur, who is looking to bring new life to the offense. As rumors will surround the Cardinals about how they are going to improve this upcoming season, one area that LaFleur talked about is […]

The Arizona Cardinals are, yet again, entering a new era. This one leaves behind Kyler Murray and Jonathan Gannon and starts fresh with new head coach Mike LaFleur and a quarterback to be named later. And the first step in this latest Cardinals rebrand is to get the salary cap in order this NFL offseason. […]

The Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFluer as head coach after struggling with Jonathan Gannon in the position. On Thursday, the franchise announced it is adding another coach to the staff under LaFluer, as the organization inches closer to finalizing its new coaching staff. Former Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Rod Wilson is joining the […]

The Arizona Cardinals are entering a new era under head coach Mike LaFleur this offseason. Arizona crumbled under pressure in 2025, only winning three games and finishing with one of the worst records in the NFL. Now LaFleur is tasked with leading a rebuild that will bring the Cardinals back to their glory days. Arizona […]

The Arizona Cardinals have officially introduced Nathaniel Hackett, Nick Rallis and Michael Ghobrial as the inaugural coordinators under head coach Mike LaFleur. If there is one key point LaFleur wants people to understand, it is that he would not end the offseason without Hackett on his staff. Hackett has been an NFL offensive coordinator since […]

Draft season always carries intrigue. In Arizona, though, it feels existential. The Cardinals are charting the course of an organizational overhaul that could reshape the franchise for the next decade. They hold the No. 3 overall pick after a catastrophic 2025 campaign. As such, Arizona sits at the epicenter of the 2026 NFL Draft conversation. […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback situation is a bit rocky right now, as Kyler Murray’s future with the club is highly questionable. With limited options available, rumors are suggesting the front office is potentially interested in making a trade with the Chicago Bears for a quarterback. It’s said that the Cardinals are “intrigued” by Bears quarterback […]

The New York Jets have the longest active NFL playoff drought, and that will almost certainly continue until they can find a suitable quarterback to helm the franchise. But is the Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray that quarterback? After a season in which they went 3-14 and ranked dead-last in passing yards and net yards per […]

The Arizona Cardinals are beginning a new era in 2026. Arizona fired former head coach Jonathan Gannon after the team crumbled down the stretch in 2025. The Cardinals should be thrilled to have Mike LaFleur as their new head coach after seeing what he did for the Rams in 2025. Hopefully he can have a […]

The Arizona Cardinals are no strangers to reinvention. The 2026 offseason, though, represents major organizational recalibration. Mounting pressure to maximize premium draft capital and unresolved questions at quarterback have created the perfect conditions for seismic movement. Arizona is operating from a position of necessity. After a season that exposed foundational flaws, the front office must […]

As the Arizona Cardinals have been adding coaches to the staff under newcomer Mike LaFleur, the latest addition comes on the defensive side of the football. With the Cardinals keeping Nick Rallis as the defensive coordinator, the team hired a new cornerbacks coach, who is coming fresh off a national championship appearance. Arizona is reportedly, […]

It’s a new era in Arizona… again. After the Jonathan Gannon experiment did not go their way, the Arizona Cardinals fired the former defensive coordinator-turned-head coach. In his stead, Arizona hired longtime offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. LaFleur, who is the brother of Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur, is hoping to turn the fortunes of […]

The Arizona Cardinals changed their franchise’s course by hiring Mike LaFleur as their next head coach. As he builds out his first coaching staff in Arizona, LaFleur wanted some continuity. The Cardinals are retaining defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Arizona’s decision came after a, “full search,” in which they […]

Former NFL signal-caller Matt Schaub is expected to join the Arizona Cardinals as quarterbacks coach as the team continues assembling its offensive staff under new head coach Matt LaFleur, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Thursday. This will be Schaub’s first formal coaching role after a 17-season NFL career that lasted from 2004 to 2020, including […]

Free agent quarterbacks have become more and more important in recent years, as mid-tier quarterbacks have found success in other stops after moving to new teams in the offseason. Of course, it’s very rare to see a true star quarterback hit the open market, but plenty of teams have found quality starters on the free […]

Although speculation swirled around the quarterback room for much of the 2025-26 season, the biggest statistical problem that plagued the Arizona Cardinals was their defense. The team allowed the fourth-most points per game and ranked in the bottom-10 in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards allowed per game. Nevertheless, new head coach Mike LaFleur […]

The Arizona Cardinals are hard at work in reshaping a roster and coaching staff that went 3-14 last season. It started with the hiring of Mike LaFleur as their new head coach, and he has been building out his staff for the 2026 season. They have filled a significant portion of their offensive staff but […]

We are witnessing the Kyler Murray era in Arizona come to a pitiful end. Drafted first overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, Murray was supposed to be the franchise quarterback for the team. After Josh Rosen’s disastrous flameout after one year, Murray was a welcome addition to the Cardinals team. Murray has certainly experienced […]

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the NFL teams that are facing some big issues at the quarterback position next year. Kyler Murray is still under contract, and they could decide to keep him, but given how last season ended, it feels like the Cardinals are ready to move on from Murray and start over […]

As the Arizona Cardinals prepare for life under new head coach Mike LaFleur, they must figure out what to do with quarterback Kyler Murray. One option would be trading him away. However, actually pulling off a trade is much easier said than done. He is set to make nearly $23 million in 2026 and is […]

Following two stints as a defensive assistant for the Los Angeles Rams, Aubrey Pleasant is in line for the biggest opportunity of his career. The assistant head coach and passing game coordinator, who has also served as a cornerbacks and defensive backs coach with LA, will interview for the defensive coordinator vacancies on both the […]

The Miami Dolphins are positioned to potentially pivot at the quarterback position following the recent arrival of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. Both leaders previously served in the Green Bay Packers organization, where they gained firsthand experience with the development of Malik Willis. According to an NFL rumors report from ESPN, this […]

The Arizona Cardinals are going through some big changes this offseason. With new coach Mike LaFleur at the helm, Jacoby Brissett could be on the trade block. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler explains why, plus details why the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets are seen as strong fits. “In Arizona, my sense is that Kyler Murray […]

The Arizona Cardinals have officially entered a period of total reconstruction, placing quarterback Kyler Murray on the trade block following a mid-season benching. As the franchise pivots toward a new identity under offensive-minded head coach Mike LaFleur, the front office has established clear expectations for a potential deal. According to league sources, Arizona is seeking […]

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was named the winner of the 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award at Thursday night’s NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco, California. The accolade goes each year to the player whom NFL players vote as the one best demonstrating sportsmanship, fair play, respect for opponents, and integrity in competition. Baker, 30, […]