Disastrous 3-14 season led to firing of HC Jonathan Gannon and release of franchise QB Kyler Murray. New HC Mike LaFleur (former Rams OC) installed with DC Nick Rallis retained.
| Round 1 | #3 |
| Round 2 | #34 |
| Round 3 | #65 |
| Round 4 | #104 |
| Round 5 | #143 |
| Round 6 | #183 |
| Round 7 | #217 |
None. One pick in each round (3, 34, 65, 104, 141, 182, 217).
Critical Needs
Josh Sweat had a career-high 12 sacks in 2025 but reportedly requested a trade after Gannon's firing (though teammate Mack Wilson denied it).
Right tackle is the biggest hole on offense.
Kyler Murray was released and signed with the Vikings.
Important Needs
The Cardinals released both Dalvin Tomlinson and Bilal Nichols this offseason, gutting the interior defensive line depth behind Walter Nolen.
Mack Wilson Sr.
Depth Needs
Jalen Thompson, a longtime starter, signed with the Dallas Cowboys in free agency (3-year, $36M).
The Cardinals have invested heavily in young cornerbacks — Will Johnson (2025 2nd round), Denzel Burke (2025 5th round, breakout rookie with 3 INTs), Max Melton (2024 2nd round), and Garrett Williams (2023 3rd round, recovering from Achilles).
- Released Kyler Murray — Murray signed with Vikings. Creates massive QB void, franchise now in full bridge/tank mode at QB.
- Missed on Malik Willis (signed with Dolphins, 3-year/$67.5M) — Cardinals' top QB target went elsewhere, no Plan B at franchise QB.
- Signed Gardner Minshew (1-year, $8.25M) — backup QB, not the answer long-term.
- Signed Isaac Seumalo (3-year, $31.5M) — fills LG need, best IOL signing of the offseason. Replaces released Evan Brown.
- Released Evan Brown — cleared cap space, Seumalo takes his starting LG spot.
DC Nick Rallis runs a 3-4/hybrid defense that values versatile edge players who can rush and drop. Full scheme analysis →
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