Cardinals GM Ossenfort Faces Make-or-Break Offseason

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Arizona Cardinals General Manager Monty Osonfort faces make or break pressure entering his fourth off season. The team has just 15 wins over the past three years, capped by losing 14 of their last 15 games in 2025. With head coach Jonathan Ganon now fired, new coach Michael Flore takes over, but Osonfort holds the keys to the roster rebuild starting Monday with the new league year. Osonfort favors drafting and developing talent, but free agency has been hit or miss. In 2023, he cleared out bad contracts from the prior regime, though it meant losing key players. Last year, big spending on defensive lineman, a cornerback, and others, topped $115 million, but most flopped as the team faded. Late in the season, fans and pundits are fed up after back-to-back poor finishes, putting Osonfort's job on the line.

1:02His draft picks show some promise, like offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., but too many busts drag things down. Successes include Center, Hyaltay Froholt, and PassRusher Josh Sweat, who had 12 sacks this year. Now, the big headache is quarterback Kyler Murray, likely to be released with over $50 million in dead calf for 2026. No tanking for a top pick. The cardinals need wins soon. Veteran Jacobi Berset stays his back up, but eyes are on Green Bay's Malik Willis as a potential starter under LaFlore. Osonfort has about $50 million in cap space, boosted by recent cuts like defensive tackle Daoven Tomanson. More moves could free up extra cash for immediate impact, especially a quarterback. His next few weeks will define his future with the team. The daily news now is powered by a sponsor, link in the description. Lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.