The Cardinals dropped to 3-11 after their 40-20 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 15, marking their 11th loss in 12 games. As a result, Arizona now holds the sixth overall pick with three games to go: If the Cardinals lose out, their floor is the sixth overall pick thanks to the one game difference between them and the Saints/Commanders/Bengals.

The Cardinals get a silver lining from the loss to the Texans because of how it, paired with wins by the Saints and Commanders, affected their 2026 NFL Draft positioning.

The Arizona Cardinals continue to struggle and lose games, which means we must pay more and more attention to the order of the 2026 NFL draft. They suffered their fifth consecutive loss and 10th in their last 11 games, dropping to 3-10 on the season.

Arizona Cardinals, struggling at 3-10, are reportedly considering a major quarterback shake-up. A new mock draft suggests a bold trade for the top 20

Utah’s Spencer Fano figures to be the top offensive lineman taken this draft. His abilities in the run game fit the mold of what the Cardinals offense desperately needs and would help anchor right tackle, a spot he’s played the past two years as a Ute, for years to come.

But in a new 2026 mock draft from Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy, the Cardinals select a skill player. With the eighth overall pick, the Cardinals go with a local player — Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson is an incredibly skilled pass catcher who has great hands, runs incredible routes and finds the end zone.

The quarterback class is thin so what if someone gets aggressive for the new Heisman Trophy winner come April?

The Cardinals are facing a crossroads right now with Jonathan Gannon on the hot seat; perhaps even Monti Ossenfort is sweating a bit as the team prepares for their next quarterback, with all signs pointing to Kyler Murray finding a new home in 2026.