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Cardinals to Make Immediate Move After Roster Decision on Monday

All football teams deal with injuries, but the Arizona Cardinals' running back room has been ravaged this season. Starting tailback James Conner suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 3, and backup Trey Benson also landed on injured reserved with a knee ailment after Week 4, via ESPN.

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Should Cardinals be buyers or sellers at the 2025 NFL trade deadline?

GLENDALE – With the NFL trade deadline just over a week away, the 2-5 Arizona Cardinals will have to make a quick decision on whether they want to buyers or sellers.

Kyler Murray News / Burn City Sports / October 27

What Kyler Murray’s return to Cardinals mean for Week 9

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals finally get a positive update on the injury front, with the return of starting quarterback Kyler Murray under center, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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Cardinals Spark Speculation After Surprise Roster Moves

A pair of roster moves following the Arizona Cardinals' bye week has fans buzzing on the potential doors that may be opening as a result. The Cardinals earlier today released RB Michael Carter and DB Darren Hall, clearing two spaces on the active roster ahead of their Week 9 battle against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

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It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Cardinals cut ties with running back after bye week

The Arizona Cardinals needed some self-reflection during the bye week. Residing in the basement of the NFC West after five consecutive one-score losses, including three straight by game-winning field goal, the Cardinals did some soul-searching.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / October 27

Arizona Cardinals release veteran RB as massive trade speculation begins

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals are cutting ties with their veteran running back and have released Michael Carter, and that move has brought speculation on what the roster move was for, in hopes that the Cards will make a trade for a star RB.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 27

Cardinals Make Surprise Cut After Bye Week

The Arizona Cardinals are releasing RB Michael Carter, according to the NFL transaction log. DB Darren Hall was also released today. Carter, with Trey Benson still on injured reserve for one more game and James Conner out for the season, is a bit of a surprise cut considering how thin the Cardinals are at running back.

Michael Carter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

Cardinals Release RB Michael Carter

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Cardinals have released RB Michael Carter on Monday. Carter, 26, was a four-year starter at North Carolina and was a third-team All-American and first-team All-ACC in 2020.

Bruce Arians News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 27

Bruce Arians Has Simple Advice to Turn Cardinals Season Around

Make a damn play. That's much easier said than done, especially at the NFL level, though that's all it will take for the Arizona Cardinals to turn things around after their 2-5 start to the season.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Calais Campbell News / Arizona Sports / October 27

Cardinals’ Calais Campbell listed as 2025 trade candidate by PFF’s Bradley Locker

The Arizona Cardinals’ season has not gone according to plan. The team has lost five consecutive one-score games while playing in the only division with three five-win teams.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / October 27

Cardinals’ uphill climb back into playoff picture is steep

The Arizona Cardinals are bringing a new meaning to the term “spooky season.” Sitting at a scary 2-5, losers of five straight one-score games and facing the toughest remaining strength of schedule, the season feels like it’s slipping away before trick-or-treaters start knocking.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 27

How Cardinals Bye Week Offered Sliver of Playoff Hope

If you're an Arizona Cardinals fans holding on to the sliver of hope of a postseason appearance in 2025, Week 8 was a solid week for you. With the Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 27

Adam Schefter Drops Major Kyler Murray Update Before Cowboys Game

The return of Kyler Murray is expected this week as the Arizona Cardinals prepare to take on the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Trey McBride News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 26

Cardinals Star Trey McBride Missing Out on NFL Tight End Holiday

The Arizona Cardinals are on a bye week, which isn't great for star tight end Trey McBride. McBride is forced to be a sideline watcher like the rest of us on the beloved "National Tight End Day" across the NFL.

Kyler Murray News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 26

Cardinals Legend Addresses QB Dilemma

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is the talk of the town, though that's nothing new. Murray's polarizing presence has made him the subject of conversation since first arriving as the No.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 26

5 Positions Cardinals Must Address in 2026 Draft

It's never too early to start thinking about the NFL Draft, and Arizona Cardinals fans have learned this the hard way for several years now. The 2025 season was supposed to end with a playoff berth, but the season seems over at 2-5.

Marvin Harrison Jr. News / Burn City Sports / October 26

Cardinals mentioned in trade rumors surrounding Marvin Harrison Jr.

GLENDALE – Wild rumors about the Arizona Cardinals have surfaced, and some of them include the possibility of a trade with their star WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

Trey McBride News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Cardinals star Trey McBride is complaining about the team's bye week, but it makes perfect sense

On Sunday, the NFL will be celebrating one of its favorite holidays of the year, highlighting such a prime position. Sunday marks National Tight End day, however, one of the leagues best will be watching it all from the sidelines.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 25

Star Rookie Headlines Cardinals' Top Graded Defensive Players

With the Arizona Cardinals' bye week here, now is the perfect time to evaluate where the Cardinals are at in terms what's gone right and wrong. The team's

Trey McBride News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

The hilarious reason Trey McBride isn’t happy about Cardinals’ bye week

The Arizona Cardinals have suffered five consecutive losses, giving them the second-longest losing streak in the league entering their Week 8 bye. Despite the team desperately needing a reset, Trey McBride is not happy that he will be missing out on National Tight End Day.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / October 25

Kurt Warner highlights Cardinals’ commitment to Kyler Murray when it comes to QB conversation

NFL Hall of Famer and Cardinals legend Kurt Warner emphasized Arizona’s commitment to Kyler Murray when it comes to the conversation on who should be the starting quarterback for the team.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / October 24

Cardinals’ abysmal defensive pressure rate ranked third worst in NFL

GLENDALE – The Cardinals’ pass rush hasn’t just disappointed, it’s fundamentally misaligned. Despite a talented roster and a scheme that avoids over-reliance on blitzes, Arizona is generating pressure at a rate that places it third-lowest in the NFL.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / October 17

Is Kyler Murray in danger of losing his starting job?

Is Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in danger of losing his starting job?

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is trying to work his way back from a foot injury that sidelined him in Week 6, and some new questions have been raised about what his status will be when he returns.

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