In all likelihood, the Cardinals won’t experience a hectic trade deadline, as they sit at 2–5 with only a 4.8% chance of making the postseason ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The team is not going to make moves for the 2025 season but rather for 2026 and beyond.
ESPN analysts Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder urge Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort to make a move that would support the team’s approach to setting itself up for success in future years.
“A young wideout could help build Arizona’s offense for the future,” Schatz said, referring to what positional need would best benefit the Cardinals long term.