Next, a slew of players became free agents. Very few were brought back, like OT Kelvin Beachum. Other players, such as DT Dalvin Tomlinson and DE Bilal Nichols, were released due to poor production.<\/p>\n
GM Monti Ossenfort targeted the team\u2019s offensive line as its number one priority and signed four new players to man starting positions and also provide quality depth. Will Ossenfort bring in one or two new offensive linemen to compete with this group?<\/p>\n
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Cardinals\u2019 draft picks. They select high in every round, which should bring in several key prospects to the roster. Arizona owns three picks in the first 65 slots.<\/p>\n
The 2026 NFL draft is slated for April 23-25, held in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n
Ethan Morrison \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n The Cardinals are holding a draft party, presented by State Farm, on April 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Great Lawn outside State Farm Stadium. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. while the draft begins at 5:00 p.m. Parking and admission are no charge.<\/p>\n The franchise has stated that current and former players will be in attendance along with the Cardinals cheerleaders and team mascot Big Red. Coverage will be available on two giant video boards. Several giveaways will also take place during the evening.<\/p>\n There will be live entertainment during breaks presented by SeatGeek.<\/p>\n The announced fan activities include:<\/p>\n Meet and Greet: Cardinals players, legends, cheerleaders, and team mascot, Big Red, will sign autographs and pose for pictures<\/p>\n Special Guests: Various special guests will make appearances throughout the day and interact with the fans<\/p>\n Kids Interactive Zone: Featuring immersive experiences and inflatables<\/p>\n Activities: A print-out photo booth and special photo locations will be stationed across the Great Lawn, with other various activities available for fans<\/p>\n 2026 NFL Draft Gear: Cardinals draft gear merchandise will be available for purchase at the party<\/p>\n Food Trucks: Food and beverages will be available for sale along with a host of local food trucks, with all sales being cashless<\/p>\n Digital tickets will be required for entry into the draft party and, once reserved, will be accessible via the Cardinals mobile app. To download the Cardinals mobile app, visit www.azcardinals.com\/app<\/a>.<\/p>\n For tickets, visit www.azcardinals.com\/draftparty<\/a>.<\/p>\n Four tickets are the maximum for the draft party, and are limited.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/imagn-27953464.jpg\"\/)
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