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NFL
Current Arizona Cardinals Trade Candidates
Tracking the reported trade candidates for the Arizona Cardinals, including cash remaining if traded today and at the trade deadline.
| Player | Team | Pos | Age | 2026 CAP HIT | 2026 DEAD CAP If Traded | 2026 CAP HIT New Team | Acquired Contract Contract w/ New Team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray |
|
QB | 29 | $52,660,677 | $17,918,177 | $24,942,500 |
New Contract
|
A foot injury derailed another inconsistent season from Murray, who has been replaced by veteran Jacoby Brissett for the foreseeable future. Arizona may look to shop the 2019 #1 overall pick this spring, hoping to move on from the 2 years, $79M remaining through 2027. A trade prior to March 15th (when a $17M roster bonus is due) would leave behind $18M of dead cap to the Cardinals, while the acquiring team would be taking on initial cap hits of $42.5M, & $36.3M respectively. |
| Budda Baker |
|
S | 30 | $19,216,250 | $6,122,500 | $15,155,000 |
New Contract
|
Baker’s name was floated as a potential candidate around this past deadline, putting him in position to generate interest this coming offseason. The contract carries 2 years, $34M remaining, including $7.7M of $16.1M fully guaranteed for the upcoming 2026 season. Arizona can free up $13.1M of space by trading Baker before a $1M roster bonus is due on March 15th, while the acquiring team would take on $16.1M in 2026; $17.8M in 2027. |