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The Arizona Cardinals began rearranging their quarterback room as 2026 NFL Free Agency has launched. Gardner Minshew is now coming in. But Jacoby Brissett isn’t walking away. Longtime Arizona sports radio personality John Gambadoro revealed Monday that Minshew isn’t QB1 here. “The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran QB Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal to be […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been expected to be aggressive in the offseason to reshape this offense. The big rumor was that they were expected to land Malik Willis, but the Dolphins beat them out for his services. Instead, the Cardinals are going to keep Jacoby Brissett and are bringing in Gardner Minshew as a backup […]

The Dallas Cowboys have made a few moves since the start of free agency to address their defense, and they’re making it a priority to get better on that side of the ball. The moves are continuing to come in, as they recently agreed to a deal with a safety, according to NFL Network’s Ian […]

Things will look different for the Arizona Cardinals this season. And their draft success or failure could make or break Mike LaFleur’s first year. With that in mind, here’s a look at their 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after the NFL Combine. The Cardinals are standing strong with the No. 3 overall pick. But the […]

With March 9 now here, NFL players can verbally commit to a team during free agency and then sign the contract on March 11, the beginning of the new season. The next 48 hours will essentially be a legal tampering period. The Arizona Cardinals have a new starting running back. Former Atlanta Falcons backup RB […]

The Arizona Cardinals have already had quite the busy 2026 offseason, recently releasing quarterback Kyler Murray and allowing him to hit the free agent market. Another one of the big questions of the offseason is what the future would hold for Cardinals running back James Conner, who played in just three games this past season […]

The 2026 NFL Draft could be a defining moment for the Arizona Cardinals. One prospect has quickly surged to the center of that conversation. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love arrived at the 2026 NFL Combine already carrying the momentum of one of the most impressive seasons in college football. He left with his draft […]

Teams around the league are making some cuts to their rosters with the goal of creating more cap space for free agency. On Friday, the Arizona Cardinals did just that by letting go of a veteran defensive tackle. Reports indicate that Dalvin Tomlinson, who is 32 years old, was released by the Cardinals, according to […]

Arvell Reese arrived in Indianapolis as one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 draft class. He left as one of its certified stars. The Ohio State linebacker solidified his status with an impressive 4.47-second 40-yard dash, which he ran at 241 pounds. That combination of size and speed raised eyebrows across the scouting […]

The Kyler Murray era in Arizona is officially a memory, and nobody felt the weight of that goodbye more than his former favorite target, DeAndre Hopkins. After seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, the organization has reportedly informed Murray of his release, prompting the quarterback to pen a heart-wrenching farewell to the fans who once […]

The Arizona Cardinals are clearing money going into the offseason, cutting defenders Bilal Nichols and Akeem Davis-Gaither from the defensive unit. Arizona made the decision to waive Nichols and Davis-Gaither from the roster, via insider Ari Meirov. Nichols sees his time with the franchise end after two seasons, while Davis-Gaither departs after one year. Nichols […]

As Mike LaFleur takes over as head coach, there are sure to be plenty of changes to the Arizona Cardinals’ roster. The running back position in particular could have plenty of turnover. Arizona isn’t tendering restricted free agent Emari Demercado a contract, meaning he will enter free agency, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The Cardinals […]

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 […]