According to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, the Cardinals are not expected to tender Ryland. The lowest tender, right of first refusal, would pay Ryland more than $3.5 million in 2026. Ryland could still negotiate with other teams and sign an offer sheet, but the Cardinals would have the ability to match the offer.

USA TODAY ranked the top 100 NFL free agents available. The Cardinals are listed among “best fits” for three of the top 25, including a quarterback.

Will the Arizona Cardinals attack their offensive line in free agency?

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to land Malik Willis in free agency to replace Kyler Murray, per Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports.

In free agency, the best EDGE rusher available is Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals. He will command $21 million a year. If the Cardinals can afford that, then jump all over this freak of a pass rusher. If not, there are cheaper options that have proven their production.

Over the last couple of weeks, all the talk about the Arizona Cardinals and their quarterback position has been centered around two guys — Kyler Murray and Malik Willis. The Cardinals want to trade Murray and rumors have the Cardinals very interested in Willis,

The Arizona Cardinals can't hide them all, but here is one free agent who would fix their biggest flaw heading into the 2026 season.