Arizona Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Marte Mapu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29

Cardinals Try Out Four Linebackers

The Arizona Cardinals hosted LBs Kobe King, Marte Mapu, Chris Paul and Jacob Roberts for tryouts, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Mapu, 26, was named the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year for Sacramento State in 2022.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 29

Week 4 Consensus NFL Power Rankings: Cardinals Surprisingly Climb Despite Loss

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals have suffered back to back losses entering Week 4, and dating back to last season, have lost their last 10-of-11 games.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / September 29

Opinions Split On Trade Value Of Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

A report from last week indicated executives around the NFL have begun to wonder about the Cardinals’ willingness to explore a Marvin Harrison Jr. trade.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Cardinals Hold the No. 14 Pick in the 2027 NFL Draft With the NFL's Toughest Road Ahead

Mike LaFleur told his Arizona Cardinals there are no moral victories after Sunday’s 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. A furious second-half rally from a 23-6 hole didn’t change the result, and the Cardinals have now dropped two straight after a Week 1 upset.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 29

The Arizona Cardinals Have a Penalty Problem

The Arizona Cardinals have a penalty problem. Through three weeks of football, the Cardinals are 1-2 for a multitude of reasons ranging from simply being outcoached to overall poor execution on the field.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / September 29

NFL execs reveal alleged trade value of Cardinals' Harrison

NFL executives reveal alleged trade value of Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

Over his first three games of playing under first-year head coach Mike LaFleur, Harrison tallied four receptions on nine targets for 73 yards and zero touchdowns.

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Jeremiyah Love News / Athlon Sports / September 29

One Thing is Clear About Jeremiyah Love Heading Into NFL Week 4

The Arizona Cardinals, despite dropping two games in a row, have some things to be positive about. For example, the offense seems to be much improved compared to 2025.

Arizona Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Mike LaFleur Addresses Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Response to a Week of Criticism

Marvin Harrison Jr. spent last week fielding questions about his slow start, with calls to shop the receiver growing louder by the day. Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur liked how he answered.

Arizona Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Defensive Issues Ensure Another Drop in Power Rankings for Cardinals in Week 4

The Arizona Cardinals fought hard in Week 3, but unfortunately it didn’t lead to a win. The team lost 36-30 to the division rival San Francisco 49ers. It was disappointing because the offense actually looked pretty serviceable, but the defense was horrible once again.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28

NFC Notes: Jeremiyah Love, Ernest Jones, Cardinals, Seahawks

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love didn’t have the best performance in his first NFL game but is dedicated to improving going forward, knowing the NFL won’t come as easily as it did in college at Notre Dame.

Mike LaFleur News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 28

Mike LaFleur Calls Out Cardinals' Biggest Problem

ARIZONA — If you're an Arizona Cardinals fan watching football through the first three weeks of the season and noticed a lack of big plays, your eyes aren't deceiving you.

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P.J. Mustipher News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28

Giants Tried Out DT PJ Mustipher

The New York Giants hosted DT PJ Mustipher for a tryout on Monday, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Mustipher, 26, signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

Arizona Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Cardinals Rank Dead Last in Big Plays, and These Three Trades Could Fix the Offense

The Arizona Cardinals are 1-2, and the scoreboard isn’t even the most alarming number. Through three games, Arizona ranks 30th in the NFL with just 25 plays over 10 yards.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 28

Amid Rumors and Trade, Both Cardinals and Giants Sticking With Starting QB's

ARIZONA — Both the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants have buzz around their respective quarterback positions with Week 4 approaching, though neither side is expecting change.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 28

3 Overreactions Cardinals Have to Avoid After 49ers Loss

The Arizona Cardinals drop to 1-2 after losing to the San Francisco 49ers on the road, 36-30. "The one thing I'll say about all the phases is they battled.

Arizona Cardinals News / Stadium Rant / September 28

Arizona Cardinals Vs. 49ers: Costly Mistakes Doom Late Comeback

The Arizona Cardinals nearly erased a 17-point deficit in Santa Clara, but the San Francisco 49ers escaped with a 36-30 NFC West victory. Arizona scored 24 of the game’s final 30 points after falling behind 23-6, yet San Francisco answered the major pushes with explosive plays and scoring drives.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 28

Cardinals vs. 49ers: The Good, Bad and Ugly From 36-30 Loss

The phrase “So close, yet so far” described many games from the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 campaign. Week 3's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers landed in that same category. The Cardinals’ first half was ugly, starting with self-inflicted wounds and a lack of containment in the secondary.

Jeremiyah Love News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 28

Cardinals Winners and Losers: Jeremiyah Love Breaks Out, Defense Struggles

The Arizona Cardinals are back in the desert and hope to regroup following their Week 3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. It was a day that saw the Cardinals nearly pry victory from the jaws of defeat, though the 49ers were able to extinguish any hopes of a miracle comeback in the final minutes of action.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 27

49ers WR Deebo Samuel had weirdest NFL Week 3 stat line

The San Francisco 49ers overcame an extensive list of defensive injuries on Sunday to secure a big NFC West win over the Arizona Cardinals, outlasting them in a 36-30 decision.

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