The Arizona Cardinals are not in the playoffs but some future Cardinals players could be, as free agency begins in March.
The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs play the first game of the weekend of the divisional round, kicking off Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The Chiefs have a number of players scheduled to hit free agency.
Some might be of interest for the Cardinals in terms of fits and potential targets.
Here are some players to know.
EDGE Charles Omenihu
Omenihu had seven sacks in 2023 and tore his ACL in the AFC Championship Game. He only played in six games in the regular season and logged one sack. But he is 27 years old and the Cardinals need pass-rushing help off the edge.
EDGE Josh Uche
He had 11.5 sacks in 2022 for the New England Patriots, but only five in the last two seasons and has not had a sack for the Chiefs since he was acquired via trade in October. He is 26 years old and a former second-round pick.
DT Tershawn Wharton
He is 6-foot-1 and 280 pounds and had a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2024, including four in December. He is 26 years old.
LB Nick Bolton
Bolton had 106 tackles, three sacks, an interception and six pass breakups in 2024. The truth is he probably will be out of the Cardinals’ price range for an inside linebacker, but if Kyzir White is leaving as it appears will happen, Bolton would fit.
QB Carson Wentz
Wentz was Kansas City’s backup quarterback this season. Should the Cardinals decide to move on and upgrade over Clayton Tune, Wentz isn’t a bad choice.
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