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After spending the first seven seasons of his NFL career in Jacksonville, Andrew Wingard is ready for a new chapter.

The veteran safety arrives in Arizona on a one-year deal after another solid season with the Jaguars, where he started 16 games and finished with 84 tackles, 9 passes defended and an interception.

The Arizona Cardinals entered the offseason needing help in the secondary after losing several contributors, and Wingard brings experience, versatility and leadership to the position group.

He may not be the biggest signing of Arizona's offseason, but he has consistently shown he can be a reliable contributor. As the Cardinals begin a new era under Mike LaFleur, Wingard has an opportunity to make an immediate impact.

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Is this the future of the Arizona Cardinals ? 🤔

Arizona's trench deployment has undergone a drastic philosophical overhaul regarding its snap distribution across the past four campaigns.

Correlating the official player metrics cataloged by Pro Football Reference with the current 2026 depth chart configurations highlights a complete reconstruction up front.

Replacing temporary veteran choices with high-upside draft picks and marquee edge-rushing investments totally changed the unit's identity.

The defensive line helps the Cardinals by controlling the line of scrimmage, restricting running options, and generating explosive pressure to force quick passing decisions.

Evaluating how these long-term pieces unite to create a formidable front will be a compelling narrative as mandatory summer camp begins. 🌵🏈

The expectations have never changed for Marvin Harrison Jr.

CBS Sports named the former No. 4 overall pick one of the NFL’s biggest bust-alert candidates entering 2026.

Harrison arrived in Arizona with the label of a generational prospect, but the production has not matched the hype.

After recording 885 receiving yards as a rookie, he managed just 608 yards in 12 games last season while battling multiple injuries.

Meanwhile, Trey McBride and Michael Wilson continued to produce within the same offense.

The talent is still there.

Now Harrison must prove he can stay healthy, regain confidence and finally become the star Arizona expected when it drafted him.

Jim Hart’s historic 34,639 yards place him firmly alone at the top of the Cardinals' franchise record books. Is his number one spot entirely safe? 🦅🔥

The Arizona Cardinals are still searching for a path back to the playoffs.

NFL.com ranked Arizona last among the long-drought teams most likely to return to the postseason in 2026.

The Cardinals have a new building block in No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love, but the bigger picture is difficult.

Arizona is coming off a 3-14 season, has a rookie head coach, no clear long-term quarterback answer and plays in a brutal NFC West with Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The talent is starting to form.

But the road back to January football looks extremely tough.

For a brief window, David Johnson was one of the best running backs in the NFL.

His legendary 2016 season with the Arizona Cardinals was absolute magic.

Racking up over 2,100 yards from scrimmage and scoring 20 total touchdowns.

He was the definition of a hybrid threat.

He didn't just run with power through the tackles. He ran routes and caught passes out of the backfield like an elite slot wide receiver.

He had fans jumping out of their seats every single Sunday.

Unfortunately, a severe wrist injury in the 2017 opener and subsequent setbacks meant that elite peak didn't last nearly as long as it should have.

But even if it was just a flash, what he gave us during that run was unforgettable.

It was brief, but man, it was special.

Arizona Cardinals legend

The Cardinals are still searching for a way back to the playoffs.

NFL.com ranked Arizona as the least likely team among long-drought candidates to return to the postseason in 2026.

The talent of Jeremiyah Love gives the offense a new building block, but the overall picture remains difficult.

Arizona is coming off a 3-14 season, has a rookie head coach, no clear long-term quarterback answer, and plays in one of the toughest divisions in football.

With Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco all standing in the way, the road back to January football looks brutal.

Every rebuild needs young players who can take advantage of their opportunities.

Cody Simon may have given the Cardinals one more reason for optimism during his rookie season.

The fourth-round pick gradually earned a larger role throughout the year and proved he could contribute whenever his number was called.

His production showed that promise:

❤️ 16 games played
🤍 9 starts
❤️ 76 tackles
🤍 2 PDs
❤️ 1 FF

Arizona enters 2026 looking to turn the page after a difficult season, and players like Simon will have an opportunity to help shape what comes next.

His rookie campaign was a promising start.

The next step is turning that promise into consistency.

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