NFL analysts name the Arizona Cardinals as potential destination for a former Pro Bowl wide receiver and cornerback
The 2025 NFL Draft may be over, but the Arizona Cardinals could continue to add talent to their roster. They went very heavy on the defensive side of the ball during both free agency and the draft. Some of the Cardinals' top remaining needs are at wide receiver and offensive line. However, they could look […]
The 2025 NFL Draft may be over, but the Arizona Cardinals could continue to add talent to their roster.
They went very heavy on the defensive side of the ball during both free agency and the draft. Some of the Cardinals' top remaining needs are at wide receiver and offensive line. However, they could look to make one more big splash to solidify their defense, according to NFL analyst Nick Shook.
Cardinals named potential landing spot for CB Jalen Ramsey
"Arizona has spent lavishly this offseason, adding the likes of Josh Sweat, Calais Campbell and Dalvin Tomlinson — plus drafting defensive tackle Walter Nolen at No. 16 overall last week — to its roster with the hope the new acquisitions will help Jonathan Gannon's defense propel the Cardinals to a legitimate playoff run. With $32 million in cap space still available to use in 2025, Arizona has the financial flexibility to bring in more recognizable names. What better way to elevate this formerly anonymous unit to a higher level than by acquiring Ramsey, a seven-time Pro Bowler who could fit in opposite Sean Murphy-Bunting and add depth to the young secondary? Trading for Ramsey would signal the Cardinals are serious about contending in 2025, a crucial season for Gannon, who is entering his third campaign as coach. In a division that includes the Rams, Seahawks and 49ers, it's worth exploring." — Nick Shook
Arizona already has a solid duo at cornerback with Sean Murphy-Bunting and Starling Thomas V, and also just spent a second-round pick on Will Johnson. That means it doesn't particularly need Ramsey, but in today's NFL you can never have too many quality CBs.
Acquiring Ramsey would be an all-in type of move for the Cardinals, signaling that they are serious about contending in 2025. Bringing in Ramsey would allow Johnson to develop slowly, and Arizona could move on from Murphy-Bunting after the 2025 season.
Cardinals named potential landing spot for WR Amari Cooper
"The Cardinals haven't added a legitimate second fiddle to Marvin Harrison Jr. this offseason, seemingly content to ride with Zay Jones, Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch and free agent Simi Fehoko in 2025. Signing Cooper on the cheap would give Kyler Murray a veteran weapon who can win on the boundary. Cooper might not be as speedy as he used to be, but he could take on some of the vertical clear-out routes that Harrison ran last year, opening up the second-year player to eat in the intermediate level." — Kevin Patra
NFL analyst Kevin Patra's suggestion of Cooper landing in Arizona makes a lot of sense. The Cardinals need depth at wide receiver, and Cooper would be a legitimate No. 2 opposite Harrison Jr. Cooper was dinged up a bit after he was traded to Buffalo midseason, and could never really settle into the Bills' offense.
However, he was a 1,000-yard WR in each of the two years previous, and has eclipsed that mark seven times overall during his career. If the Cardinals sign him soon, Cooper will have the entire summer to get accoladed with the team and be prepared for a bounce back season.
