A Trio of Free Agents Cardinals Should Sign



By Walter Mitchell

The Cardinals have $29.3M in effective cap space. 

Here's a novel idea --- let's use it to give the team a stronger chance to win.

Here are three of the NFL's remaining veteran UFAs who would make a ton of sense for the Arizona Cardinals:

1. WR Deebo Samuel --- 69.4 in 2025 with WAS --- 72 catches for 727 yards, 10.1 ave., 5 TDs



Perfect system fit at slot WR who thrived in Kyle Shanahan's offense. Could be a great slot WR mentor for Jeremiyah Love.

2026 salary: $8M plus $2M in incentives.

2. ED Von Miller --- 64.4 in 2025 with WAS --- 36 QB pressures, 9 sacks



Fantastic situational edge rusher, even at age 37. Could help elevate the entire pass rush. Would take the double team off of Josh Sweat and show the team how serious they are about winning games this year.

2026 salary: $5M with $2M in incentives.

3. CB Rasul Douglas --- 72.7 in 2025 with MIA --- 41/57 54,7%, 410 yards, 3 TDs, 2 ints, 9 PBUs, 72.6 QB-RTG


Still one of the most instinctive, fundamentally sound and productive CBs in the NFL. Cardinals need to play more man coverage and having Douglas would aid and abet that cause.

2026 salary: $4M, plus $2M in incentives.

Total salaries: $17M

Remaining Effective Cap Space: $2.3M


Comments

  1. NSCardMay 7, 2026 at 5:46 AM

    I would like to see a Miller or Bosa signing. Not sure I would like to see Douglas or Deebo sign and take snaps from areas we seem to have a lot of depth.

    I would really like to see the money used on a PJJ, Froholdt and Wilson extension.

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