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Cardinals Sign Pro Bowl Free Agent Quarterback

The Arizona Cardinals have finally landed a quarterback in free agency. According to numerous reports, the Cardinals are signing free agent passer Gardner Minshew.

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Report: Former Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson signing with Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with former Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson on a three-year, $36 million deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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Cardinals Lose Starting Safety to Cowboys

The Arizona Cardinals' defensive backfield will look different in 2026. Former Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson didn't last long on the free agent market, as he's reportedly signing with the Dallas Cowboys according to Ian Rapoport.

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How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Kyler Murray News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Cardinals Predicted to Sign $212 Million QB to Replace Kyler Murray in NFL Free Agency

The Arizona Cardinals are aiming for their first playoff appearance since the 2021 NFL season. Over the past four years, the Cardinals have struggled, finishing last in the NFC West three times and third in one season.

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Cardinals’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Combine

Things will look different for the Arizona Cardinals this season. And their draft success or failure could make or break Mike LaFleur’s first year. With that in mind, here’s a look at their 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after the NFL Combine.

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Cardinals sign RB Tyler Allgeier to two-year, $12.25 million deal

GLENDALE – Arizona Cardinals general manager makes his first move this free agency period to improve the team’s terrible run game. In 2025, Arizona had the 31st run attack in the NFL, with injuries to James Conner and Trey Benson early in the season.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / March 9

Cardinals Make First Splash of Free Agency, Sign Falcons RB

The Arizona Cardinals have landed their first free agent of the 2026 class. According to reports, the Cardinals are bringing on former Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier on a two-year, $12 million deal to tote the rock in the desert.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Tyler Allgeier News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

1,000-Yard Runner Signs Contract With Arizona Cardinals

Four-year veteran running back Tyler Allgeier signed a new two-year, $12 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. Allgeier, a former fifth-round pick, spent the entirety of his career with the Atlanta Falcons.

Malik Willis News / Burn City Sports / March 9

Who is Cardinals next QB after losing Malik Willis in 2026 free agency?

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals get a gut punch early in free agency, losing out on free agent quarterback Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins. General manager Monti Ossenfort’s connection with Willis since their Tennessee Titans’ days was believed to give him a leg up against the competition during negotiations.

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NFL News / Burn City Sports / March 9

Cardinals lose out on Malik Willis in 2026 free agency, signs with Dolphins

GLENDALE – In an absolutely shocking turn of events, the Arizona Cardinals lose out on their top quarterback option in 2026 free agency. Since the end of last season, it was a foregone conclusion that free agent Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis was signing with the Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / March 9

Cardinals 2026 Free Agency Tracker: Latest Signings, Losses, News and Rumors

NFL free agency is officially here, and the Arizona Cardinals could potentially be big players this offseason. Keep up to date with every move and rumor surrounding the organization here!

Kyler Murray News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Cardinals Releasing Kyler Murray: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Former No. 1 Pick

The 2019 NFL Draft featured an elite group of prospects, but it lacked many franchise-altering quarterbacks. The Arizona Cardinals, however, thought they found their man in Kyler Murray, who they selected with the No.

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Cardinals Salary Cap Tracker: Cap Space, Dead Money and New Contracts

The Arizona Cardinals are moving into free agency with plenty of spending power, and potentially more on the way. The Cardinals, as of Monday, are sitting

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What to Expect from the Cardinals as Legal Tampering Begins

It's about to get real. The Arizona Cardinals — alongside the rest of the league — will kick off the NFL's legal tampering window on Monday morning at noon EST/9:00 AM Arizona time (thanks daylight savings), allowing clubs to make contact with pending free agents ahead of the NFL's first league day on Wednesday, March 11.

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Arizona Cardinals 2026 Offseason Outlook

In a win-now era when it’s not unthinkable to go from last place to the Super Bowl (see: 2025 New England Patriots), complete rebuilds are no longer all that commonplace.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / March 9

Kyler Murray may have already picked his next NFL team

Barring a surprising development, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback will be able to choose a new team at some point after the new league year opens this coming Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / March 8

1 Honest Observation on Every Cardinals Pre-Free Agency Moves

The Arizona Cardinals made four different moves on Sunday with NFL free agency right around the corner, each decision carrying it's own separate impact on how the team will move into the 2026 offseason.

Blake Gillikin News / Burn City Sports / March 8

Cardinals bring back Punter Blake Gillikin for 2026 season

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals bolster their special team unit by re-signing punter Blake Gillikin on a one-year deal. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on Sunday that Gillikin and the franchise has agreed on a $2.65 million contract.

Kyler Murray News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8

QB Kyler Murray Could Be Patient In Free Agency

Once Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray landed on injured reserve this year having only played five games, two years after being limited to only eight games, Arizona decisionmakers were forced to broach the topic of reevaluating the future of the franchise.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / March 8