The Arizona Cardinals are currently 5-4 With this year’s record, they are betting on their chances of making the playoffs by making a trade the day before the deadline. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4pm ET.
Two weeks ago, Cards rotation edge rusher Dennis Gardeck A season-ending knee injury left Arizona in a bind on the outside. Defensive tackles currently lead the Cardinals in sacks. Dante Stills The total is 3.5.
Browning was listed as a trade candidate after being dropped from the Broncos’ rotation, so his move to Arizona will be seen as a fresh start for the thoroughbred.
Trade Update: Arizona Cardinals trade Edge Baron Browning from Broncos, Denver receives 6th round pick in exchange
— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPow3ll) November 4, 2024
And it appears the Broncs were highly motivated to get this deal done, as the news broke shortly after a trade in which Denver acquired the linebacker. Jonathan Cooper Significant contract extension. Cooper will likely take more snaps now that Browning is gone.
The Broncos signed up-and-coming pass rusher Jonathan Cooper to a four-year contract extension over the weekend, according to sources.
Cooper had 5.5 sacks in nine games for the Broncos. Denver secured Cooper while also securing a sixth-round pick from Arizona State for free agent prospect Baron Browning. pic.twitter.com/QrhYlhIV35
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2024
Looks like a win-win for everyone… Arizona beefs up its defense while Denver frees up decent cap space to lock up Cooper.
