PHX Reporter

The Arizona Cardinals ended their 2024 season with eight wins, doubling their victories from the previous two years. This improvement marks a positive direction for the team as General Manager Monti Ossenfort aims to further enhance the roster in 2025. The organization plans to focus on free agency before addressing needs through the draft.

Upcoming segments of the Free Agent Primer will cover various positions: Tight Ends on February 13, Quarterbacks on February 17, Secondary on February 19, Specialists on February 20, Running Backs on February 24, Inside Linebackers on February 27, Wide Receivers on March 3, Offensive Line on March 5, and Defensive Line on March 6.

For the outside linebacker position, current cap hits for players under contract in 2024 include Zaven Collins at $6,040,000, BJ Ojulari at $2,344,804, and Xavier Thomas at $1,053,223. BJ Ojulari's development is crucial for the team after he missed all of last season due to an ACL injury. Zaven Collins remains a key player following his contract extension and improved performance in several defensive metrics.

The Cardinals may consider re-signing players like Dennis Gardeck or Baron Browning or exploring other options in free agency or the draft to strengthen this position. Past notable signings include Devon Kennard (2020), Terrell Suggs (2019), Dwight Freeney (2015), John Abraham (2013), Joey Porter (2010), Clark Haggans (2008), and Travis LaBoy (2008).

Photos highlight top scheduled edge rushers who will become free agents mid-March. Among them are Josh Sweat from Philadelphia Eagles and Khalil Mack from Los Angeles Chargers.