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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 13

Former Cardinals DC/HC Dave McGinnis Passes Away

Former Arizona Cardinals coach Dave McGinnis has passed away at the age of 74 due to illness. McGinnis served as the Tennessee Titans' radio analyst for nearly a decade but spent years prior as a coach at the NFL level, some of those years with the Cardinals as a defensive coordinator (1996-2000) before becoming the team's head coach from 2000-03.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 13

It’s Becoming Obvious What Cardinals Really Want in the NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals are just days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and by the day it's becoming more and more clear on which direction they want to go. General manager Monti Ossenfort has never been shy when trade opportunities arise.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Cardinals’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Arizona’s draft situation is becoming easier to describe, and they hold the No. 3 overall pick as they approach the final stretch before the draft. This

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The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 13

5 Surprise NFL Draft Prospects Perfect for the Cardinals

With another high draft pick this year, the majority of media and fan attention is pointed right now at what the Arizona Cardinals plan to do with the No.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

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.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 13

Three teams who could realistically make a first-round trade in the NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is now less than two weeks away. So, it's no surprise that rumors and mock drafts are running wild. One popular trend in mock drafts is to include trades. Here are three teams that could shake things up by making a trade on draft night.

Could Cowboys move up in 2026 NFL Draft order to grab this defensive star?

NFL Draft intel: Concerning Rueben Bain Jr. report, Arvell Reese-Cowboys rumors, Fernando Mendoza's elite work ethic

Update seems to confirm Cowboys' plan for first round of 2026 NFL Draft

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 13

Cardinals Host Polarizing WR on NFL Draft Visit

The Arizona Cardinals continue doing heavy work on 2026 NFL Draft receivers with Tennessee's Chris Brazzell, who met with the organization on a Top 30 visit according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 12

Do Cardinals Really Have One of NFL's Worst QB Situations?

If you ask across the Arizona Cardinals' fandom, you won't get much excitement for the quarterback position entering 2026. In fairness, that would have been the case even if Kyler Murray was still on the roster.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 11

Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur Reflects on Pat Tillman's Impact

ARIZONA — Today's always a special day of the year in Arizona. Pat's Run, a 4.2 mile race held to honor the legacy of former Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Cardinals legend Pat Tillman, had its 22nd annual running today.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 11

Cardinals Trade Twice in This 3-Round Mock Draft

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / April 10

CB Andre Chachere Announces Retirement

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.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Matt Nagy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 10

NFC Notes: Jessie Bates, Matt Nagy, Cardinals, Falcons, Giants

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).

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / April 10

Cardinals take risk in former top pick QB in proposed trade

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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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / April 10

Jeremiyah Love 'in play' for Cardinals third overall in 2026 NFL Draft

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 10

Cardinals Had Draft Visit With Home-Run Hitting WR

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 10

Should Cardinals Really Avoid This Potential No. 3 Pick?

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / April 10

Arizona Cardinals fans are completely split heading into 2026 NFL Draft

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 10

Cardinals’ Ty Simpson Draft Trade-Up Could Come Down to These 2 Factors

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 Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 10

Cardinals Would Make Mistake With This QB Trade

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 10

Cardinals Absolutely Can Leave 2026 Draft Without QB

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 10

Cardinals Get Major Endorsement From Bijan Robinson on Tyler Allgeier

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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 9