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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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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 / 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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

Paris Johnson News / Burn City Sports / May 24

Cardinals need deep pockets for Paris Johnson’s upcoming extension

GLENDALE – As Summer approaches, the Arizona Cardinals still have a major offseason priority to handle , which is secure an extension with left tackle Paris Johnson Jr.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 24

The One UDFA Who Could Actually Make The Cardinals' Final Roster

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' undrafted rookie free agent class wasn't quite massive, though such is life when Arizona signed a high amount of players in free agency before selecting seven new faces from the 2026 draft.

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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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 23

3 Biggest Losers From Cardinals OTAs: Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals' first group of offseason team activities is officially behind us after the team had two practice periods at their training facility in Tempe this past week, allowing rookies and veterans to come together for the first time in 2026.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 23

3 Biggest Winners From Arizona Cardinals OTAs: Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals are officially underway with their first week of OTAs now checked off, and without fail, there's been some notable storylines emerging out of Tempe.

Jacoby Brissett News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 23

What it Would Cost Cardinals to Cut, Trade or Extend Jacoby Brissett

The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett have reached an impasse. Brissett is in search of a new contract and a result is not participating in voluntary OTAs for Arizona.

Jacoby Brissett News / The Forkball / May 23

Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals Remain Far Apart on Contract Talks

The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett do not appear close to resolving their contract situation, creating uncertainty around the team’s offseason plans as organized team activities continue.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 22

Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett are still 'far apart' in contract talks

Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett are still reportedly 'significantly far apart' in contract talks

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly not making much progress with starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett when it comes to reworking his contract for the 2026 season.

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Jacoby Brissett News / Burn City Sports / May 22

Cardinals and Brissett 'significantly' far apart on new deal ahead of 2026 season

GLENDALE – As months of negotiations pass, the Arizona Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett remain in a standstill. The 10-year-pro is looking for a new reworked deal, after a career-year last season.

Jacoby Brissett News / Burn City Sports / May 22

Expert claims Jacoby Brissett should hold his ground for new deal with Cardinals

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have a slight hiccup during their OTAs and offseason workouts, and its the absence of quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The 33-year-old is coming off a career year, and despite going 1-11, he is eyeing a big pay day.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / May 22

Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals Far Apart In Contract Talks

The Cardinals signed Gardner Minshew and drafted Carson Beck in the third round, but the team still views Jacoby Brissett as its starter. Contract negotiations are ongoing, but they aren’t in a great place.

Jacoby Brissett News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 22

Cardinals & QB Jacoby Brissett ‘Significantly’ Far Apart On Contract Negotiations

According to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, the Cardinals and QB Jacoby Brissett remain “significantly” far apart on finalizing a reworked contract for 2026. Brissett hasn’t been present as the team begins its voluntary OTAs and minicamp. Brissett has been seeking a raise to pay him like a starter, as the team recently informed him he’s QB1 for now.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / May 19

Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur opens up about Jacoby Brissett contract drama

One of the unexpected storylines of the NFL offseason has involved Arizona Cardinals journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett staying away from the team amid his desire for a raise.

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