Arizona Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

3 backup quarterbacks poised to steal starting jobs by midseason

Several NFL teams will open the season with veterans behind center and younger options waiting nearby. These three backup quarterbacks may not stay on the sideline for long.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26

There's always 2027: What would constitute a successful season for four rebuilding NFL teams?

The 2026 NFL preseason isn't over, but some teams are already looking ahead to next season. For those squads, all hope isn't lost. The upcoming regular season can still be a positive, as long as expectations are recalibrated.

Jets have seemingly made Cade Klubnik decision

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Jets reportedly could make shocking Mike Tomlin, Lamar Jackson moves in 2027

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Hjalte Froholdt News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 25

Grading Hjalte Froholdt’s New Cardinals Contract: Why Both Sides Win Big

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals put pen to paper today on starting center Hjalte Froholdt's new contract extension, ensuring a core piece of their offensive line is with the team at least through the 2028 season.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Trey Benson News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 25

Trey Benson Returns to Cardinals, But His 2026 Season in Arizona Is Over

ARIZONA — After the Arizona Cardinals waived Trey Benson with an injury designation, the third-year running back cleared waivers and is now back on the team's injured reserve list.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Hjalte Froholdt News / Burn City Sports / August 25

Cardinals give two-year contract extension to key offensive player

GLENDALE – For years, the offensive line for the Arizona Cardinals has been a problem that cannot seem to find a solution. Injuries, inconsistency and constant personnel changes have made stability difficult to find.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 25

Cardinals Excited to Join 'Special' Packers Training Camp Tradition

ARIZONA — Life, oftentimes, is like riding a bike. Sometimes you just need to get out of the scorching desert heat to do it. The Arizona Cardinals pack their bags for their preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers with a joint practice scheduled for Wednesday and the actual game set for Friday.

Hjalte Froholdt News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25

Cards, Hjalte Froholdt Agree To Extension

Hjalte Froholdt has spent the past three seasons as a full-time starting presence for the Cardinals. The veteran center’s time in that capacity is set to continue.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Hjalte Froholdt News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Cardinals Signing C Hjalte Froholdt To Two-Year, $20M Extension

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Cardinals are signing C Hjalte Froholdt to a two-year, $20 million extension through 2028. Froholdt was scheduled to make a base salary of $4,770,000 in 2026 and carry a cap number of $6,958,334.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 25

Injuries Force Cardinals to Make 2 Roster Moves Ahead of Packers Game

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals move into their preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers with a few notable injuries to keep tabs on. Arizona will be without punter Blake Gillikin this week thanks to a groin injury suffered during pre-game warm-ups last week vs.

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Jack Browning News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Cardinals Signed Two Players

The Arizona Cardinals signed S Josh Minkins and P Jack Browning to the roster on Tuesday, per Darren Urban of the team website. They had two open roster spots after a big flurry of moves on Monday. Browning, 24, signed with the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State following the 2024 NFL Draft.

Marvin Harrison Jr. News / TWSN / August 25

Marvin Harrison Jr. Can Still Become an Elite NFL Receiver

When the Arizona Cardinals went on to select Marvin Harrison Jr with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it led to Harrison Jr entering the NFL with high expectations.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Packers HC Matt LaFleur willing to fight brother in joint practice

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has been a proponent of joint practices in the preseason. When veteran Aaron Rodgers was the quarterback in Green Bay, Matt LaFleur, then a young head coach, was openly in favor of joint practices while the MVP quarterback was openly against them.

Packers QB Jordan Love makes the most of appearance vs. Broncos

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Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1

Cardinals’ ugly defensive collapse makes quarterback gamble even harder to defend

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / August 24

Cardinals’ Trey McBride ready to chirp at Jonathan Gannon in Packers matchup

GLENDALE – Friday’s preseason finale vs. the Green Bay Packers is set to be a massive game for the Arizona Cardinals. Outside of the sibling rivalry between the teams’ head coach in the LaFleur brothers, the game marks a revenge game for Green Bay’s defensive coordinator and former Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon.

Josh Sweat News / Burn City Sports / August 24

What does Josh Sweat’s return mean for the Arizona Cardinals?

GLENDALE – Josh Sweat’s return and activation from the PUP list are giving the Cardinals hope that they can get some reinforcements to help turn their defense around.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / August 24

Cardinals waive injured running back as offensive depth chart takes shape

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals moving on from Trey Benson closes the book on a player who once represented a significant piece of the franchise’s running back future.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24

Cardinals Waive RB Trey Benson, Activate OLB Josh Sweat From Active/PUP List

The Cardinals’ additions of Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love this offseason accompanied a James Conner pay cut. Trey Benson appeared to be on the roster bubble after these moves.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Cardinals’ defensive collapse makes QB gamble even harder to defend

Cardinals’ ugly defensive collapse makes quarterback gamble even harder to defend

The Arizona Cardinals entered the offseason knowing their decision to move on from Kyler Murray would place enormous pressure on the rest of the roster. Saturday’s 34-13 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys showed why that quarterback gamble could unravel quickly.

Cardinals Activate CB Garrett Williams

Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love already under pressure to deliver

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Arizona Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Former Cardinals executive faces second gambling investigation

The probe into alleged betting activity by a former Arizona Cardinals scout now extends into a multiple states. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is looking into unusual betting patterns relating to Gold, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment vs. Texans

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

It might have only been a preseason game, but Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a chance to start his first NFL game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Mendoza's pick-six

Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Patrick Mahomes

Browns seemingly get Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders verdict via joint practice

Steelers star sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors

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Garrett Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / August 20

Cardinals Activate CB Garrett Williams

Eight months removed from a December 2025 Achilles tear, Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams is ready to return to practice. The Cardinals activated Williams from the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Thursday.

Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / August 19

Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love already under pressure to deliver

Jeremiyah Love was one of the gems in the 2026 NFL draft. It was a huge deal when the Arizona Cardinals took him on, and for a franchise that's obviously hurting, Love brings a ray of hope.

Jeremiyah Love injury should make all teams reconsider RB preseason plans

Could Jeremiyah Love miss Week 1 for the Cardinals with his ankle injury?

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Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / August 17

Jeremiyah Love injury should make all teams reconsider RB preseason plans

The Arizona Cardinals are rarely anyone's idea of a model NFL franchise, but they may have taught 31 other teams a valuable lesson during Week 1 of the 2026 preseason.

Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love's Week 1 status in doubt

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