17 hours Ago By Sean Labar
The Arizona Cardinals were as active as any team in the NFL on Monday as the legal tampering period began and teams were permitted to sign new free agents from other teams. According to overthecap.com, the Cardinals entered Monday with roughly $74 million in effective cap space, the fourth-most in the NFL.
They made significant moves to keep a few players on the roster that were pending free agents, with the most notable being a new two-year deal for pass rusher Baron Browning. The Cardinals have made significant moves on the offense over the last few years in an attempt to surround Kyler Murray with as much talent as possible. They drafted Marvin Harrison Jr.
give Murray a true No. 1 WR and Trey McBride has emerged as one of the top young tight ends in the NFL. Arizona also inked RB James Conner to a contract extension at the end of the regular season, giving the Cardinals offense stability in the backfield.
On Monday, it was clear that head coach Jonathan Gannon wanted to bolster the defensive side of the ball. The biggest splash for Arizona was by far the addition of former Eagles pass rusher Josh Sweat, who they signed to a four-year deal worth up to $76.4 million, with $41 million guaranteed.
Sweat shined in the Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs, finishing the game with 2.5 sacks and a forced interception. In 16 regular-season games, he had eight sacks, 15 quarterback hits and amassed 40 total tackles for the fourth consecutive season.
As a starter the past three seasons, he posted 25.5 sacks. This is obviously an instant upgrade for the Arizona Cardinals defense as Gannon reunites with one of his former players.
The addition of Sweat allows time for the Cardinals young defensive players to develop as they come back from injury. Darius Robinson, who was a 2024 first-round draft pick, missed most of last season with a calf injury. BJ Ojulari, a 2023 second-round pick, missed the entire season with an ACL injury Even with the significant upgrade on defense, the Arizona Cardinals have a decision to make at the most important position on offense .
Murray has led them to the playoffs just one time since 2019 — and since inking a massive extension in 2022 — has struggled with injuries sand inconsistency. TWSN believes the Arizona Cardinals are going to trade Murray to the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the AFC North squad continues to try to bolster its offense since acquiring DK Metcalf: At just 26 years old, Murray is still in the prime of his career, and the Steelers could provide him with an ideal environment for development. Pittsburgh has a solid coaching staff led by Mike Tomlin, who has consistently been able to get the best out of his players.
If Murray were to join the Steelers, he would be paired with a talented offensive supporting cast, including weapons like wide receiver George Pickens, and a solid offensive line that could continue to improve. Additionally, the Steelers’ defense—ranked as one of the best in the NFL—would take pressure off Murray, giving him more opportunities to make plays and lessening the burden on his shoulders While Murray’s time with the Cardinals has been rocky at times, a fresh start with a strong organization could be exactly what he needs to recapture his earlier success. With the right pieces around him, Murray could continue to develop into one of the league’s premier quarterbacks.
While trading for Murray would be a bold move, it could be the catalyst Pittsburgh needs to return to Super Bowl contention. With Murray’s skill set, youth, and potential to develop further, he could be the answer to the Steelers’ quarterback woes and lead them back to prominence in the years to come..
