NFL mock draft: 2 proposed trades for Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are supposedly looking to trade back in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft so they can draft a tackle and acquire more picks. ESPN's Bill Barnwell proposes a trade for every pick in the first round, and the Cardinals are involved in two.

In both cases, they would move back a few spots but still be in the top 10. They would get a 2027 second-round pick as part of the deals.

Here are the proposed trades:

Cardinals trade with Washington Commanders

The Cardinals could move back to the seventh pick, and the Commanders give Arizona their 2027 second-round pick. Washington would be able to select a playmaker on offense — either Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate or Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. Meanwhile, the Cardinals would be in position to land one of the tackles — Francis Mauigoa, Spencer Fano or Monroe Freeling.

Cardinals trade with New Orleans Saints

Barnwell's second trade involving the Cardinals has them going back five spots to No. 8 overall, swapping with the Saints. The Saints would give up the eighth overall pick, the 73rd pick (Round 3) and a 2027 second-round pick. New Orleans adds a pass rusher, while the Cardinals can still target a tackle with the eighth pick.

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