We're less than two weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and it truly is anybody's guess as to how the Arizona Cardinals' board will fall. In this mock, we traded down with the Washington Commanders and picked up an extra third-round pick (among other capital) that gave the Cardinals four picks in the first three rounds.
Finding longevity in the NFL at any level is an impressive feat. Doing so as an undrafted free agent out of college takes some serious determination. After seven years in the NFL, cornerback Andre Chachere failed to find his way onto a roster in 2025, and today he announced his decision to retire from the NFL.
Mike Sando of The Athletic notes the Cardinals released QB Kyler Murray instead of trading him: “I feel like they could have done a lot of different things, but they chose not to; they just wanted him off the roster, wanted to save the $19.5 million (in 2027 salary that would have become fully guaranteed this month).
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback for 2026 might not be on the roster or in the draft but in a potential trade. Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano wrote about hypothetical trades that could happen during the 2026 NFL draft process, with Arizona making an appearance early.
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GLENDALE – Less than two weeks away before the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Arizona Cardinals are still undecided. While the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets seemed locked into the top two picks, Arizona still has a handful of names linked to them at third overall.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
The Arizona Cardinals continue their pre-draft work ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and their latest reported meeting shows they're eying some serious speed at their wide out position.
The Arizona Cardinals will largely dictate the 2026 NFL Draft order with their third overall pick. While Fernando Mendoza is expected to go first overall and the New York Jets are reportedly trying to get either David Bailey/Arvell Reese, Arizona's choice is truly unknown at this point in time.
GLENDALE – Entering the 2026 NFL Draft holding the No. 3 pick and holding the attention of one of the NFL’s most divided fan bases, the debate amongst Arizona Cardinals fans isn’t just about who they take, it’s about what kind of team they want to become.
As we crawl closer and closer towards the 2026 NFL Draft, buzz surrounding the Arizona Cardinals and what they could do with some of their top selections continues to grow.
ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals move into the future needing a replacement for quarterback Kyler Murray, and there's been one quarterback consistently floated around the team.
The Arizona Cardinals, in just two weeks' worth of time, will be in the midst of the 2026 NFL Draft. It's a pivotal one for fourth-year general manager Monti Ossenfort, and with the Cardinals splitting with Kyler Murray, the hole at franchise quarterback has yet to be filled.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals upgraded their rushing attack in multiple ways this offseason. Left guard Isaac Seumalo was added to the mix and should boost Arizona's protection immediately upon arrival, though the loudest signing in terms of fanfare came with running back Tyler Allgeier.
Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur spoke about the team’s running backs, James Conner and Tyler Allgeier, noting that they appear to have similar styles. “I can totally see how you see (that),” LaFleur said, via Darren Urban of the team website.
GLENDALE – In the weeks leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, consensus often hardens into expectation. That’s why Peter Schrager’s late wildcard addition lands with weight.
The Arizona Cardinals need to address the right tackle position this offseason because Jonah Williams and Kelvin Beachum remain unsigned through the first month of free agency, while Williams is recovering from shoulder surgery.
The Arizona Cardinals continue their work on NFL Draft prospects with an athletic defensive lineman in Southeastern Louisiana's Kaleb Proctor. From ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler: "Southeastern Louisiana DL Kaleb Proctor is visiting the Cardinals today, per source.
For years, the Green Bay Packers have had many wide receivers, but no true star at the position.
ARIZONA — We're merely two weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and it's anybody's guess as to what the Arizona Cardinals will be doing. That doesn't just go for their third overall selection, but also their second-round pick (No.
James Conner is still on the Arizona Cardinals, but the team could trade him during the 2026 NFL Draft. A third-round pick in 2017, the Pittsburgh product originally made a name for himself while filling in for Le’Veon Bell with the Steelers.
The Arizona Cardinals don’t need another safe pick. What they need is a franchise-defining decision. That’s why the wild but brilliant move in the 2026 NFL Draft is already staring them in the face: trade the No.
LaFleur is attempting to reestablish a winning culture for the organization.
The Arizona Cardinals are entering the 2026 NFL Draft with a clearer sense of direction as they evaluate areas that need improvement. While much of the focus has been on skill positions, a deeper look reveals a less obvious priority for the team.
The Arizona Cardinals announced K Joshua Karty and DL PJ Mustipher have signed their exclusive rights free agent tenders for 2026. Mustipher, 26, signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State following the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Arizona Cardinals currently hold the No. 3 overall pick, but NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay doesn’t seem them picking there, and says sources are pointing at a massive trade with one prospect in mind.
For a piece published on Friday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with multiple unnamed NFL executives who seemed baffled by how the Cardinals handled Murray.
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