Cardinals Trade Up for Tackle, Pass on QB

0:00On April 22nd, everyone's buzzing about the Arizona Cardinals' first round plans in the 2026 NFL Draft. Folks figured they'd trade back into the late first to snag quarterback Ty Simpson. But in Lance Zeerlin's final mock on NFL.com, they flipped the script and trade up instead for an offensive tackle. Earlier this week, Zeerlin had them jumping from the 34th overall pick to the 26th by dealing with the Buffalo Bills. No word on the exact cost, but it's a bold move. Instead of chasing a signal caller, they grab Clemson Tackle Blake Miller to beef up the line. Fans and analysts are split on this. Trading up for a tackle makes sense with their roster needs, protecting whoever's under center. But passing on positional value like a quarterback has some scratching their heads, especially since running back Arville Rees from Ohio State Slides, all the way to the sixth round in this mock. If the trade falls through, the Cardinals just stick and pick with their original spot, taking the best player available no matter the position.

1:03Late rumors hinted at something brewing and this mock draft pours gas on that fire. Bottom line, it's all about building that trench warfare up front, setting the stage for whatever comes next in the desert. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.