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New Cardinals QB Gardner Minshew breaks down Mike LaFleur’s offense

GLENDALE – For the first time since joining the franchise, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew spoke to the media. Following Wednesday’s OTAs, the 30-year-old showed Arizona fans his laid back personality, detailing his living situation in a RV and his hobbies of line fishing.

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Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur Breaks Silence on Biggest OTA Absences

TEMPE — The Arizona Cardinals are in the midst of OTA session No. 2 with some notable names missing. All of Paris Johnson Jr., Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat were among the biggest names not spotted at the team's practice today.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / May 27

Budda Baker speaks on Jacoby Brissett’s absence from Cardinals OTAs

GLENDALE – One of the most glaring comments in the Arizona Cardinals’ media session came from what defensive captain Budda Baker said about Jacoby Brissett’s holdout situation and the Cardinals’ QB future.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 27

3 Notable Cardinals Absent at OTAs, Including One Surprise

TEMPE — The Arizona Cardinals are underway with their second session of offseason team activities at their practice facility in Tempe. The Cardinals move into the summer months hoping to install the scheme and foundation of first-year head coach Mike LaFleur.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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Josh Jacobs News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 27

Packers, Cardinals Make Perfect Sense as Trade Partners After Josh Jacobs News

ARIZONA — An immediate trade suitor for an Arizona Cardinals running back has emerged. Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested yesterday and could very well miss a chunk of the 2026 season, leaving the Packers without their running back and overall offensive weapons.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Josh Sweat News / A to Z Sports / May 27

The pitch for why the Tennessee Titans should inquire about trading for Josh Sweat from the Arizona Cardinals

The Tennessee Titans are in a massive rebuild, but one move could help but the roster over the top to maximize QB Cam Ward’s rookie contract and the young core assembled by Mike Borgonzi.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 27

NFL Trade Rumors: Perfect Landing Spots for 3 Arizona Cardinals

It's officially trade rumor season, snacks and drinks are to your right. The Arizona Cardinals enter the second week of OTAs with plenty of trade buzz around names at premium positions such as quarterback and edge rusher.

Jacoby Brissett News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 27

Jacoby Brissett Doubles Down on Cardinals Standoff

ARIZONA — Another week, another Arizona Cardinals OTA session without quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Brissett is reportedly not present as the team begins their second week of voluntary offseason team activities, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss.

Arizona Cardinals News / A to Z Sports / May 27

3 Hypothetical Trades for Josh Sweat: The Arizona Cardinals could have a bountiful market for the star edge rusher

Trading edge rusher Josh Sweat shouldn’t be on the Arizona Cardinals plans for the offseason, but it might happen anyway. The Arizona Cardinals are in yet another period of transition with head coach Mike LaFleur taking over.

Jacoby Brissett News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26

Jacoby Brissett Remains Absent From Cardinals OTAs Amidst Holdout

According to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett still hasn’t reported to the team’s second week of OTAs as he holds out for a new contract.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / May 26

Which teams could trade for Cardinals edge Josh Sweat?

GLENDALE – As June 1st approaches, the Arizona Cardinals are looking towards the possibility of trading away top edge rusher Josh Sweat. Reports came out on Tuesday of the franchise receiving trade calls for the 29-year-old, following murmurings of his unhappiness in Arizona.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / May 26

Cardinals receiving trade calls for edge Josh Sweat ahead of 2026 season

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals are in a tough position with their Pro Bowl edge rusher, who is gaining plenty of interest in trade talks. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported on Tuesday that the franchise has received trade calls for Josh Sweat.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26

Cardinals Have Received Trade Calls For OLB Josh Sweat

Jordan Schultz reports the Cardinals have received trade calls for OLB Josh Sweat. Sweat has not been in attendance at OTAs for reasons that weren’t 100 percent certain, but aren’t injury related.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Cardinals OLB Josh Sweat Drawing Trade Interest

Josh Sweat delivered a productive first season with the Cardinals, but the team finished 3-14. Three years remain on Sweat’s contract, but teams are exploring the possibility of Arizona unloading it.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 26

Cardinals OTA Rumors: Separating Reality From Fiction

ARIZONA — We're entering the second week of Arizona Cardinals OTAs, and there's certainly no shortage of storylines. Absences from Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat have drawn much of the attention while rookies in Jeremiyah Love and Carson Beck have also gotten some of the spotlight, too.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 26

Arizona Cardinals’ 5 Most Expensive Players Entering The 2026 Season

The Arizona Cardinals are mostly done making roster moves as the summer months approach, and the team's salary cap position isn't too shabby. Using effective cap space (money that subtracts the amount needed to sign their draft class), the Cardinals have the tenth-most spending power at $19.7 million at the moment.