The Arizona Cardinals are positioned among the league’s wealthiest teams this offseason—not in cash, but in the currency that truly matters: cap space and draft picks.
According to NFL.com researcher Zak Koeppel, who ranked all 32 teams based on their combined financial flexibility and draft capital, the Cardinals check in at No. 6 overall. They trail the Los Angeles Rams, who boast two first-round selections, but sit ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals in the rankings.
Arizona enters a pivotal offseason with roughly $40 million in cap space and holds the No. 3 overall pick in the draft. These resources couldn’t come at a more critical time as the team transitions into the Mike LaFleur era.
The franchise’s biggest decision looms over quarterback Kyler Murray. His $19.5 million base salary for 2027 becomes fully guaranteed on March 15, creating an unofficial deadline for the organization to determine whether their 2019 first-overall pick remains the centerpiece of the rebuild.
Given the competitive state of the NFC West and the roster’s current standing, a full-scale rebuild could be on the table. Whatever direction Arizona chooses, how they address the quarterback situation will ultimately define their season and shape the franchise’s trajectory for years to come.
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