It’s early in free company, with groups allowed to talk to gamers from different squads starting Monday morning. But one factor has already been decided, even earlier than the divorce from Kyler Murray turns into official: Malik Willis, a participant linked to the Cardinals most of February, is not going to be the quarterback in Arizona.
Willis reportedly agreed to a contract with the Dolphins — a three-year contract value as much as a reported $67 million — to take him off the board. Whether Willis was ever a severe candidate for the Cardinals we might not ever know, however it additionally opens the door for Jacoby Brissett to stay the starter for the Cardinals for a second season.
The hypothesis has additionally had veteran Jimmy Garoppolo as an choice to reunite with Mike LaFleur, who was Jimmy G’s offensive coordinator with the Rams. Garoppolo is a free agent and will return to Los Angeles as Matthew Stafford’s backup.
At some level, the Cardinals might want to signal a QB, whether or not it’s Garoppolo or another person. Once Murray strikes on, it’s Brissett and Kedon Slovis in the intervening time.
The Cardinals are additionally a group that might land 49ers receiver Kendrick Bourne, with one report saying he has an excellent relationship with LaFleur. A veteran is required within the wideout room with Zay Jones reaching free company.
Again a reminder not one of the gamers switches can turn out to be official earlier than Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Cardinals will not be placing any additions on their official channels earlier than it is introduced (and gamers must move physicals earlier than signing.)
