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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Josh Sweat 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.

Josh Sweat 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.

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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 / 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.

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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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 26

Overlooked Option Could Actually Win Cardinals QB Job

ARIZONA — There's been so much chatter among two of the Arizona Cardinals' quarterbacks as OTAs get rolling, the third (non-discussed option) might just end up being the team's top one when the season starts rolling.

Gardner Minshew News / Burn City Sports / May 25

Is Gardner Minshew the Cardinals answer at quarterback in 2026?

GLENDALE – With mandatory minicamps well on its way, the Arizona Cardinals are still without last year’s starting QB Jacoby Brissett. The 33-year-old is holding out for a new deal in 2026, after setting career marks in passing yards and touchdowns.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 25

Ranking Top 3 Realistic Cardinals Summer Trade Candidates

It's that time of year. We're far removed from the excitement of the draft while also being out of reach from training camp beginning in July, thus putting football fans in the twilight zone of news and content consumption.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 25

What Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love said about OTAs surprise that had everybody buzzing

New Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love has been doing everything so far. And he’s not worried about what people think about the team drafting him.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 24

Cardinals Guard Joins NFL Draft Contract Trend That’s Only Growing

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals signed second-round pick Chase Bisontis earlier this month to a standard four-year contract. Bisontis, expected to compete for the Cardinals' starting right guard position later in training camp, didn't have his full contract details revealed by the team at the time of signing.

Jacoby Brissett News / Burn City Sports / May 24

Will Cardinals cut Jacoby Brissett to avoid expensive new deal for 2026?

GLENDALE – As the Jacoby Brissett holdout continues, the Arizona Cardinals could be forced to make the tough decision regarding their quarterback. After setting career marks in passing yards and touchdowns, the 33-year-old is looking for a new deal heading into 2026, which he only has $1.5 million in guaranteed money.

Josh Sweat News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 24

Cardinals Shouldn't Even Think About Josh Sweat Trade

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals find themselves in recent headlines for all the wrong reasons, and it all can't be blamed on quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 24

Arizona Cardinals 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.