Cardinals Trade Up in NFL Draft, Eyeing Defensive Talent

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for a trade in rounds two or three of the NFL draft, with eyes on their number 34 pick, the second spot. In round two, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz says they're fielding calls from other teams right now, and it feels like a move that's been brewing. Draft action kicks off at 4pm Mountain Standard Time today, and after last night's first round, the board looks ripe for Arizona to slide back a bit. No top offensive tackles left who could star right away on the right side, but plenty of edge rushers and defensive tackles still in play lower down. Cardinals GM Monty Austin Ford sound a chill about her post round one, saying the plan hasn't changed much with just 32 fewer names on the board. They know their top two or three targets, one of whom should stick around since only one picks its ahead. Arizona holds their original selections from rounds three through seven, giving them ammo to drop in round two, and swing big later if the value pops.

1:04Austin Ford's crew loves wheeling and dealing anyway, especially after grabbing their guy last night without hitting every need. So day two could mean more picks for the Cardinals to build that roster depth, keeping fans on their toes as the trades shake out.