Cardinals Rumors: Latest Trade May Lead to Staggering $135M Deal

According to Anthony Palacios of Last Word On NFL, the Arizona Cardinals could pursue quarterback Mac Jones in free agency next offseason on a projected four-year, $135 million contract. The speculation follows Arizona trading veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens after Lamar Jackson suffered a potentially season-ending injury. Gardner Minshew currently serves as the Cardinals' starting quarterback ahead of rookie Carson Beck.

Palacios notes that while the San Francisco 49ers hold a high asking price of a second-round pick before the trade deadline, a deal with an NFC West rival is unlikely right now. However, Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur could prioritize signing the pending free agent signal-caller in the offseason to anchor an offense that features Jeremiyah Love, Michael Wilson, and Trey McBride.