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29-06-2025
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NFL LB unit rankings: Arizona Cardinals near bottom of the league
The offseason of lists and rankings continues as we wait for training camps to begin. These rankings are from PFF, lining up the linebacker units for all 32 NFL teams. As this is one unit the Arizona Cardinals have questions in, you can imagine that they don't rank highly. NFL linebacker rankings: Arizona Cardinals Not only are the Cardinals not ranked highly, they come in near the bottom of the league at No. 29, with only three teams below them. The Cardinals have invested a plethora of resources in their defense this offseason, and the linebacker position is no exception. Former Bengal Akeem Davis-Gaither arrives after posting a 59.0 PFF overall grade in Cincinnati last season. He's projected to start alongside Mack Wilson Sr., who earned a 63.8 PFF overall grade in 2024. Veterans Owen Pappoe and Mykal Walker project as depth, along with fourth-round rookie Cody Simon, but this unit may struggle to hold things together behind what should be an improved defensive line. Advertisement The Cardinals' linebackers don't inspire optimism outside of the building. Wilson became a starter last year after years of special teams and being a rotational player. Davis-Gaither has only 11 career starts, seven last season replacing Logan Wilson after he was injured. But Cardinals linebackers do put up numbers, and with a beefed up defensive line, maybe they don't need to be great. They just need to tackle effectively. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals LB unit ranked among worst in NFL
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03-03-2025
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2025 Arizona Cardinals offseason roster profile: ILB Mack Wilson Sr.
The Arizona Cardinals are in offseason mode and we are days away from free agency and weeks from the NFL draft. Leading up to the new league year, we will take a look at each player on the roster or signed to a reserve deal and break down where they stand with the team. We will look at their 2024 season, their contract status and what their status is for the coming offseason and 2025 season. Next up is linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. The 27-year-old Wilson could be a star in the making. After starting only 18 games in his previous four seasons, Wilson started 16 in 2024 (he was inactive for one game because of a concussion) and his versatility showed in being on the field for 763 snaps (75 percent). Whether it was against the run or as a pass rusher, Wilson was productive. He was fourth on the team with 75 tackles (44 solo/four for loss), while contributing 3.0 sacks for 20 yards, two pressures, seven quarterback hits, one interception, one forced fumble and five passes defensed. In the second year of a three-year contract signed as an unrestricted free agent in 2024, Wilson's base salary will be $3 million ($1 million guaranteed) and he carries a cap charge of $4.94 million. In his second year in the defensive scheme and even with two new linebackers coaches, Wilson's role and production should be even bigger in the coming season. The offseason will be spent expanding his role and becoming even more comfortable in coordinator Nick Rallis' defense. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2025 Arizona Cardinals offseason roster profile: ILB Mack Wilson Sr.
