Arizona Cardinals UDFAs, Rookie of the Year odds, potential free agent moves before camp
In the newest edition of the podcast about the Arizona Cardinals, cohost Seth Cox and I talk about a few post-draft topics.
We go over each of the Cardinals' six rookie free agents:
OL Josh Fryar
WR Bryson Green
OL Valentin Senn
TE Oscar Cardenas
OL Jeremiah Byers
DL Elijah Simmons
We talk about their backgrounds and potential impact for 2025.
We also discuss the betting odds for both Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, both in terms of the Cardinals and the rest of the league.
To conclude, we look at the addition of tight end Josiah Deguara and what over moves could be coming in free agency, as well as whether the Cardinals will bring back any of their still unsigned free agents.
Enjoy the show!
Times and topics:
(1:00) What to know about the Cardinals' rookie free agents
(31:06) Rookie of the Year odds
(43:14) Josiah Deguara and potential free agency moves before training camp
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