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Who is the Arizona Cardinals ‘X-Factor’ for the 2026 season? Are you confident in the direction of the team?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Happy Tuesday one and all. While a lot of us were off yesterday, a number of things were happening with the Arizona Cardinals, so make sure […]
Who is the “Face of the Cardinals”?
Anytime you see a network plug an upcoming NFL game, they always display a featured player as part of the enticement to get viewers. Usually, it is the quarterback since that is normally the most recognized face on their team. As an example, teams like the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams are an easy […]
Arizona Cardinals news: Did any Cardinals get snubbed as a captain?
The Cardinals announced five players to be their 2026 captains: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, center Hjalte Froholdt, safety Budda Baker, linebacker Mack Wilson, and long snapper Casey Kreiter. All of these guys are deserving of the honor, but in a year where we’ve seen multiple teams named up to 10 players as season captains, were there […]
Arizona Cardinals announce five captains for the 2026 season
The Arizona Cardinals announced their five team captains Monday. Jacoby Brissett, Hjalte Froholdt, Budda Baker, newly acquired long snapper Casey Kreiter and veteran linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. are the Cardinals captains for 2026. No real surprises here, outside of maybe no Trey McBride or Paris Johnson Jr. but we know that teams typically feel like […]
Arizona Cardinals fans think Monti Ossenfort has struggled in the NFL Draft
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Happy Labor Day one and all. Hope you are able to enjoy an extra day off before the NFL kicks off this Wednesday and the season […]
3 reasons to be excited, 3 reasons to be concerned about the Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are in countdown mode. Think about Mike LaFleur, who has been hired to become the head coach of an NFL team. That has to be exciting, and super anxious at the same time. The preparation, the work, the roster decisions, and all the ideas that came from Moment 1 to the opening […]
Where did the players the Cardinals released end up?
This past week, the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff had several difficult decisions to make in regards to the final 53-man roster. Then, scouring the waiver wire, followed by crafting this year’s practice squad. The new head coach, Mike LaFleur, had his own agenda as far as players he was looking for. RELATED: WHICH PRACTICE SQUAD […]
Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett has an ace in the hole
Now that the final roster has taken shape for the Arizona Cardinals, leading up to the Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, the new offense is either taking shape or it isn’t. Most of the offense has been together for training camp, several preseason games, OTAs and minicamps. Except for quarterback Jacoby Brissett. […]
Arizona Cardinals news: Marvin Harrison Jr. named Cards’ X-factor for 2026
When it comes to the Cardinals, a whole host of different players and/or coaches could be viewed as the team’s biggest X-factor this season. That tends to be the case where a team is viewed as “rebuilding” and you can’t ever be quite sure where that breakout star is going to come from that they’ll […]
What the media is saying about the Cardinals inking WR Michael Wilson’s extension
Arizona Cardinals’ GM Monti Ossenfort did this new offense a huge favor: He did not drag out receiver Michael Wilson’s contract extension. This was expected, but at what point in the season? Most GMs wait until December to determine what a player is worth. But that can backfire very easily. If the player has an […]
Arizona Cardinals news: How may games will the Cardinals win this year?
The Cardinals come into the 2026 season not favored in every single game on the schedule and are more than a touchdown underdog in the majority of them. That is…not fun to see or read or hear. At the same time, the Cardinals are an objectively better this year than last. Better players are on […]
Arizona Cardinals and Michael Wilson agree on three-year contract extension
The Arizona Cardinals waited, Michael Wilson was patient and it seemed it may have worked out for both parties as the Arizona Cardinals and Michael Wilson have agreed on a three-year extension. Wilson will make $25 million a year and the Cardinals have control over Wilson through the 2029 season because of it. Wilson had […]
Cardinals make small roster adjustments
This past weekend was nothing but a whirlwind with player cuts, then construction of the practice squad. We all know that all year long the roster will have guys coming and going, and becoming injured. Even though the roster came to a final 53-man resolve, things happen. Other players show up for the ones who […]
Two recent lists feature Cardinals players
As the NFL regular season becomes more and more in view, certain media outlets will put out preseason lists. You know, top quarterbacks, who are the best EDGE rushers, who will have the most receiving targets, and so on. This is football. It is a game designed to be followed by numbers and stats, so […]
Arizona Cardinals news: Cardinals release 2026 uniform schedule
On Tuesday, the Cardinals announced their 2026 uniform schedule which will once again feature four different variations across the 17-game slate. Arizona will kickoff the season on the road in their white-on-white uniforms against the Chargers. They’ll then wear them six more times in Weeks Three, Four, Six, Nine, 11, and 15. You won’t have […]
Grade Monti Ossenfort’s work in the NFL Draft
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Yesterday we discussed how Monti Ossenfort needs the already wounded 2026 class to really make an impact to save his job come January (God forbid before). […]
Arizona Cardinals add two to their practice squad
The Arizona Cardinals added two more to their practice squad roster. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has signed defensive lineman Jared Harrison-Hunte and offensive lineman Vershon Lee to the practice squad. The signings took place today at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe, AZ. Harrison-Hunte (6-4, 311) most recently […]
Thoughts & Jots: From the Cardinals’ final cuts to the practice squad to Kedon Slovis
The last two days went pretty quickly for the Arizona Cardinals, their coaching staff, plus the front office. After their final preseason game, the Cardinals’ GM Monti Ossenfort had plenty of decisions to make. But here is the thing: a lot of these decisions had nothing to do with the preseason games. Why? None of […]
Arizona Cardinals news: Which practice squad player has the highest upside?
The Cardinals announced the signing of 14 players to their practice squad on Monday. This includes offensive tackle Valentin Senn who actually does not count towards the 16-player limit due to his stats as an IPP player. For now, the Cardinals have three open spots to fill. From the group that we have now, I […]
Get the best of Revenge of the Birds on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Revenge of the Birds. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Cardinals. One of the most unique things about SB Nation still is the ability to comment and have a community and Revenge of the Birds community is the best Cardinals community […]
Arizona Cardinals re-sign 14 players to practice squad
The Arizona Cardinals announced they have re-signed 14 players to their practice squad. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has re-signed the following players to the practice squad: Linebacker Eugene Asante Tight end Shawn Bowman Defensive lineman Cam Horsley Running back Evan Hull Offensive lineman Demontrey Jacobs Cornerback Kalen King Offensive lineman Matt Pryor Tight […]
Arizona Cardinals 2026 draft class needs to come through for Monti Ossenfort
When the Arizona Cardinals completed their 2026 NFL Draft class in April, it looked promising. Despite injuries to their top four draft picks, two of which are done for the season after already being placed on injured reserve, it still has a chance to be a class that extends the tenure of Monti Ossenfort. While […]
Arizona Cardinals news: Who are your biggest surprises on the 53-man roster?
Along with the rest of the NFL, the Cardinals trimmed their final roster to 53 on Sunday evening. This morning, we want to hear everyone’s thoughts on the group along with all of your thoughts regarding the biggest surprises. Which positions kept more players than you expected? Which positions are incredibly thin and leave you […]
Cardinals 53-man roster (before waiver wire claims)
The coaching staff of the Arizona Cardinals has decided which players they want to keep in Mike LaFleur’s maiden season as the franchise’s head football coach. Next up are which players end up on IR, a reserve list or other lists, waiver wire pickups, and then selecting guys for this year’s practice squad. ELATED: 2026 […]
Arizona Cardinals make final roster moves to get to the 53-man roster
For many of us, this is a happy Sunday because we are only two weeks away from the NFL season starting. For the names on this list, it is a much harder day, as the Arizona Cardinals announced their roster moves to get to their first 53-man roster. Barry will have that shortly. Here are […]
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