NFL free agency is off and running, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2026 offseason, with analysis from our NFL nation reporters and grades from our experts.
The new league year began Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, which means free agents can now officially be signed. The first round of the 2026 NFL draft begins April 23 on ESPN.
Here's a breakdown of every 2026 NFL free agent signing by the Arizona Cardinals and how each will impact the upcoming season:
Devin Duvernay, WR
The former Bear signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals.
What it means: Duvernay, a former All-Pro as a returner, instantly becomes the Cardinals' return man, anchoring a special teams unit that is being overhauled in the image of new special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial.
Duvernay will handle both kickoff and punt return duties, and can be a contributor on offense as a speed option. Duvernay also happens to be the cousin of former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
Isaac Seumalo, G
The former Steeler agreed to a three-year, $31.5 million deal.
What it means: Seumalo's signing was a clear indication Arizona is planning to overhaul its offensive line. The Cardinals are already in need of a right tackle but Seumalo signals a shift inside.
Seumalo has primarily played left guard, a spot occupied by Evan Brown as of recent. Seumalo is 32, however, and dealt with two different injuries that kept him out in 2025.
Tyler Allgeier, RB
The Cardinals are signing Allgeier to a two-year deal worth $12.25 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
What it means: A day after restructuring James Conner's contract, Arizona agreed to a deal with Allgeier, adding depth to a running back room that already features Conner and Trey Benson.
Allgeier rushed for 1,000 yards as a rookie in 2022, but has been Bijan Robinson's backup since 2023. He has the size -- 5-foot-10, 225 pounds -- to get tough yards and is hard to bring down, which will make him a force in the red zone and short yardage situations.
Kendrick Bourne, WR
The former 49er agreed to a two-year, $11.47 million deal.
What it means: Bourne is the third receiver Arizona needed a year ago but didn't go out and get. He's coming off his best season since 2021, catching 37 passes for 551 yards for the San Francisco 49ers.
He'll add depth and veteran leadership, and will be a complement to the likes of Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson in the receivers room. He'll help bolster the passing game, along with tight end Trey McBride.
Gardner Minshew, QB
Minshew reached an agreement on a one-year, $8.25 million deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
What it means: Minshew is on his sixth team in seven years and brings a good amount of experience to the Cardinals, but we don't yet know who he'll back up. Arizona still has Jacoby Brissett under contract after word got out last week that the Cardinals planned to release Kyler Murray.
Minshew is coming off a knee injury that he suffered late last season in Kansas City. He threw just 13 passes all year as an insurance policy for Patrick Mahomes.
Andrew Wingard, S
Wingard signed a one-year deal worth $3 million.
What it means: With the Cardinals losing Jalen Thompson in free agency, Wingard will have a chance to compete with Dadrion Taylor-Demerson to be a starting safety alongside Budda Baker. He played in 16 games last season and had one interception, a fumble recovery and 84 tackles.
Bam Knight, RB
The Cardinals are re-signing Knight to a one-year deal.
What it means: Knight adds depth to a running back room that already added depth during free agency with the addition of Tyler Allgeier. Knight's versatility came in handy last season, when he got eight starts in Weeks 7-15 as injuries mounted in Arizona's backfield. He displayed quickness and power when he had a chance to tote the ball, which resulted in 269 yards and four touchdowns on 82 carries.
Matt Pryor, G
The former Eagle signed a one-year deal.
What it means: The Cardinals added more veteran depth to their offensive line with the 31-year-old Pryor. Even though he started just one game last season in Philadelphia, Pryor was the starting right guard in Chicago in 2024.
And, it just so happens, the Cardinals are in the market for a right guard with Will Hernandez scheduled to hit free agency on Wednesday. Pryor's addition could add competition at right guard, with him pushing Isaiah Adams for playing time.
Chad Ryland, K
Agreed to a one-year deal.
What it means: Ryland wasn't tendered as a restricted free agent after hitting 25 of 33 field goals in 2025. He followed up a strong 2024, his first season with Arizona, in which he made 87.5% of his field goals by hitting 75.8% of his field goals in 2025. He struggled from deep, hitting seven of 10 from 40 to 49 yards and six of 10 from 50 or longer.
Blake Gillikin, P
Agreed to a one-year deal.
What it means: Even though he played in just five games last season because of an injury, Gillikin set a career high by averaging 51.7 yards per punt. In those five games, he had eight punts downed inside the 20. When he's healthy, Gillikin has proven he can be a weapon for the Cardinals with his ability to flip the field in a single kick.
L.J. Collier, DT
The Cardinals are bringing Collier back on a one-year deal.
What it means: In Collier, the Cardinals bring back a defensive lineman who, when healthy, can be impactful. But staying healthy has been an issue for Collier, who played in four games last season because of a knee injury. That's after playing one game in 2023, his first season in Arizona. He provides depth and experience.
In 2024, when he played in 15 of 17 games, Collier had 3.5 sacks to go along with six quarterback hits and 29 tackles.
Roy Lopez, DT
The former Lion agreed to a two-year deal.
What it means: After releasing Dalvin Tomlinson, the Cardinals were in the market for bulk up front on the defensive line and Lopez brings that at 6-foot-2 and 312 pounds. He also brings a familiarity with the Cardinals' defensive scheme having played for Arizona in 2023 and 2024, the first two seasons that defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, who was retained from fired head coach Jonathan Gannon's staff, held the same role.
Lopez was a full-time starter in 2024 and started five of 14 games in 2023 for Arizona.
Jack Gibbens, LB
The former Patriot signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals.
What it means: Gibbens adds more depth to the inside linebackers room behind former fellow Patriot Mack Wilson Sr. and Cody Simon. Gibbens is the type of linebacker who can slide into the rotation seamlessly after starting eight games last season, including the Super Bowl. He'll also add experience on special teams, where he could see the field more at the start of the season.
Andrew Billings, DT
The former Bear signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals.
What it means: Billings started 14 of 17 games for the Bears last season and will compete to be part of the rotation. Given his experience and how the Cardinals like to rotate up front on defense, Billings will see the field plenty. He had 31 tackles last season, including one sack, and hit the quarterback five times.
Casey Kreiter, LS
What it means: Kreiter has been steady and consistent, and takes the place of longtime Cardinals long snapper Aaron Brewer. The Cardinals already brought back their punter, Blake Gillikin, and kicker, Chad Ryland, so Kreiter rounds out Arizona's special teams room.
Starling Thomas V, CB
Thomas signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals.
What it means: Thomas missed all of the 2025 season with an ACL injury. He started 15 of 17 games in 2024 and played at a high level when he was on the field. Getting Thomas back will give Arizona a deep rotation at cornerback along with Will Johnson, Max Melton, Garrett Williams and Sean Murphy-Bunting, who is also coming back from an injury.
Jonah Williams, DE
Williams signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals.
What it means: Williams joins a deep edge rusher room that will be looked upon to rush the passer better than it did last season. Williams had three sacks for the Saints in 2025 while playing in a rotational role. He'll fit the same role in Arizona and join the likes of Josh Sweat, Baron Browning, Zaven Collins, BJ Ojulari and Jordan Burch.
Elijah Wilkinson, OT
Wilkinson signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals.
What it means: Wilkinson is back in Arizona, where he played in 2023. He'll compete to be Arizona's starting right tackle, which is currently an open job with Arizona letting Jonah Williams go in free agency. Wilkinson was the Falcons' starting right tackle last season and could slide into the job with relative ease, should he win the job.
Simi Fehoko, WR
Fehoko signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals.
What it means: Fehoko, who played in only eight games for the Cardinals last season after breaking his arm, gives Arizona veteran experience on special teams as well as depth in the receiving room. He had 10 special teams tackles last season and 10 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown.
Teagan Quitoriano, TE
The former Falcon signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals.
What it means: Quitoriano will add depth to a tight end room that features an All Pro in Trey McBride as well as Tip Reiman and Elijah Higgins. Barring injuries to any of the others ahead of him, the best option for Quitoriano to get on the field will be through special teams.