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Cardinals rumors: Arizona making progress on Michael Wilson contract extension

The Arizona Cardinals are in for a rough 2026 campaign. After a tumultuous 2025 campaign, Arizona is still quite far from light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.

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Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love ’50-50′ For Week 1

Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is “progressing really well” in his recovery from a high ankle sprain suffered in mid-August, head coach Mike LaFleur said this week (via ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss).

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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.

Michael Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Cardinals & WR Michael Wilson Moving Closer To Contract Extension

ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss reports that there has “been movement” between the Cardinals and WR Michael Wilson on a potential contract extension. Weinfuss adds that a deal could come as soon as Friday.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

NFC Notes: Mike LaFleur, J.J. McCarthy, Cardinals, Lions, Vikings

Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is “progressing really well” from his high-ankle sprain toward playing in Week 1, per Josh Weinfuss.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 2

Cardinals Adding Former Steelers DB

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals are adding former Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers cornerback D’Shawn Jamison to their practice squad, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Cardinals Signing DB D’Shawn Jamison To Practice Squad

The Arizona Cardinals are signing former Steelers DB D’Shawn Jamison to their practice squad, according to Matt Zenitz. Jamsion, 27, wound up signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 draft out of the University of Texas.

Michael Wilson News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Why Cardinals and Michael Wilson can’t agree to extension

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals and wide receiver Michael Wilson contract extension talks is a difficult one to breakdown. While the 26-year-old is coming off a career year and should be celebrated, he is up for a massive payday during the oddest time to pay a wide receiver.

NFL News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Cardinals unable to secure Michael Wilson extension fits trend for GM Monti Ossenfort

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals not securing an extension with wide receiver Michael Wilson is disappointing but not surprising. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday that a new deal between Wilson and Cardinals is unlikely, leading to the 26-year-old being a “key free agent” in 2027.

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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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 2

Cardinals' QB Problem Is Nowhere Near as Bad as You Think

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals quarterback situation is being called one of the worst in the NFL. It's tough to overlook the uphill battle Arizona faces this season.

Michael Wilson News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Cards Unlikely To Extend Michael Wilson?

Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is scheduled to become a free agent next year, but he has expressed interest in staying in Arizona for the long haul.

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Michael Wilson News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Cardinals’ Michael Wilson ‘likely to be free agent’ after 2026 season

GLENDALE – After the Arizona Cardinals attempted to work toward a contract extension with wide receiver Michael Wilson, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, a deal may not get done.

Michael Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Cardinals WR Michael Wilson On Course To Play Out Contract Year

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler writes that although the Cardinals attempted to get a long-term deal done with WR Michael Wilson, his sources say Wilson will likely

Josh Sweat News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Cardinals Maintain They’re Not Interested In Trading Josh Sweat

According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the Cardinals have continued to tell callers that they aren’t interested in trading OLB Josh Sweat. Graziano says that’s

Joshua Karty News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Jets Worked Out K Joshua Karty

According to Ian Rapoport, the Jets are working out K Joshua Karty today. New York’s kicking spot is in flux and they’re still looking around even with two on the roster.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Why Field Yates believes Jeremiyah Love will be the Cardinals’ offensive 1B

As the rest of the NFC West loads up on big-name stars via free agency, the NFL Draft, trade, and, in the Los Angeles Rams’ case, unretirement, the Arizona Cardinals are taking a bit of a longer view as they look to establish a culture under first-year head coach Mike LaFleur.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 1

What the Cardinals Final Roster Says About the Front Office's Vision

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' final 53-man roster is settled, as prominent figures in head coach Mike LaFleur and general manager Monti Ossenfort pushed through a tough weekend of mass cuts and player evaluations to settle on what they believe are the best players to earn wins in 2026.

Arizona Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / September 2

Doctors Are Evaluating Leaked Video Of Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love At Practice — It Doesn’t Sound Promising

Jeremiyah Love hasn’t practiced in over two weeks. A new clip from Tempe is giving Cardinals fans a reason to pay closer attention. FOX10 Phoenix shared footage Monday showing Love jogging through drills at practice, still working outside the team’s full-participation group.

Mike LaFleur News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 1

Mike LaFleur Says The Quiet Part Out Loud About Arizona Cardinals Schedule

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' 2026 schedule is fairly set and simple. The Cardinals are one of five teams to not have any primetime games this coming season, joined by the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Cardinals’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Arizona Cardinals are trying to navigate injuries. But at least they have Josh Sweat back in the healthy mix. However, here is the Cardinals’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

Monti Ossenfort News / Burn City Sports / August 31

Is Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort officially on the hot seat?

GLENDALE – The arrival of Mike LaFleur gives the Cardinals a new coaching era, but it should not give general manager Monti Ossenfort unlimited time. If Arizona fails to make meaningful progress, the questions about Ossenfort’s roster construction will become unavoidable.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Cardinals Cut 34 To Finalize 53-Man Roster

The Cardinals saved almost all of their roster moves for the deadline, parting ways with 34 players today to get down to 53 players. Here are the moves

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / TWSN / August 31

Arizona Cardinals Move On From Sean Murphy-Bunting After Exploring Trade Market

As part of their final roster cuts ahead of the 2026 NFL season, the Arizona Cardinals decided to make a rather surprising decision as they went on to release Sean Murphy-Bunting. The release comes after what was reported by Jeremy Fowler, days after the Cardinals made him available in trade discussions.

Arizona Cardinals News / TWSN / August 30

Arizona Cardinals Get Brutal Running Back Injury News Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

With the 2026 NFL season approaching, the Arizona Cardinals went on to make the move of placing James Conner on the injured reserve list with a designation to return.