Arizona Cardinals evaluate trade for Baker Mayfield amid QB questions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals, led by new head coach Mike LaFleur, are contemplating a trade for quarterback Baker Mayfield. Current starter Jacoby Brissett had a difficult season, prompting discussions among fans about acquiring a proven QB. Insider Kyle Odegard cautions that trading two first-round picks for Mayfield may not be wise, citing the team's rebuilding phase. The Cardinals are projected to struggle in the NFC West, with a focus on long-term growth over short-term gains. Without a trade for an established quarterback, Arizona may aim for a top-five pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
- •Arizona Cardinals consider trade for QB Baker Mayfield
- •Head coach Mike LaFleur emphasizes offensive focus
- •Jacoby Brissett struggled as quarterback last season
- •Insider warns against giving up two first-round picks
- •Cardinals may target younger QB through the draft
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals Insider Discusses Trade for 2x Pro Bowl QB
"The Arizona Cardinals have a new, first-year head coach in Mike LaFleur, and unlike Jonathan Gannon, he brings an offensive-minded […]
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