The Arizona Cardinals are heading into the 2026 NFL season with plenty of uncertainty, and many analysts are already pegging them as one of the league's bottom feeders. A major reason? The team's unsettled quarterback situation.
Jacoby Brissett is the presumed starter, but he recently skipped minicamp in a push for a pay raise. The Cardinals have held firm so far, leaving Brissett's $9.1 million cap hit intact for the final year of his deal. Behind him, the team signed veteran Gardner Minshew as a backup, drafted Miami's Carson Beck in the third round, and also has former undrafted free agent Kedon Slovis on the roster.
Still, it seems the Cardinals' quarterback room might not be set in stone. Some players are openly hoping for a bigger name to join the mix.
Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne recently took to social media to recruit future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers to Arizona. Bourne's post ended with an eyes emoji and a smiley face—leaving fans wondering if he was joking or genuinely trying to lure the four-time NFL MVP to the desert.
While the idea is exciting, the reality is less clear. Would Rodgers really want to join a team that looks destined for a rebuild? Even with a superstar under center, the Cardinals face an uphill battle in 2026. But for now, at least one player is dreaming big—and letting the world know about it.
