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Cardinals Eye Ty Simpson, Consider Trading Down in Draft

4/19/2026

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Summary

Cardinals Plan Trade

Cardinals plan to trade back from No. 3 in the 2026 NFL Draft to target Ty Simpson from Alabama.
General Manager Monti Ossenfort confirmed that pursuing Simpson could involve trading down from the third pick.
The Cardinals signed Gardner Minshew as a backup to Jacoby Brissett, with no starter named.
Ossenfort emphasized accuracy and decision-making in quarterback evaluations, signaling a competitive environment as draft strategy is finalized.

History

Historical Context

In 1983, the NFL Draft featured a pivotal trade where the Baltimore Colts exchanged the first overall pick to the San Diego Chargers, who selected quarterback John Elway. This strategic move highlighted the importance of quarterback selection, a trend echoed in the Arizona Cardinals' current plan to trade down from the third pick to target Ty Simpson, emphasizing how draft decisions can shape a franchise's future.

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Cardinals Plan Trade

Cardinals plan to trade back from No. 3 in the 2026 NFL Draft to target Ty Simpson from Alabama.
General Manager Monti Ossenfort confirmed that pursuing Simpson could involve trading down from the third pick.
The Cardinals signed Gardner Minshew as a backup to Jacoby Brissett, with no starter named.
Ossenfort emphasized accuracy and decision-making in quarterback evaluations, signaling a competitive environment as draft strategy is finalized.

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