While hardcore NFL Draft fans have read the mocks, checked the big boards, and settled into the generally accepted rhymes and rhythms of where teams will select certain players, all it takes is for one team to make a trade, and suddenly, the entire dynamic has changed.

When it comes to the first round of the draft, not many positions will be able to make a big impact for the Cardinals in 2025.

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The Cardinals signed tight end Trey McBride to a four-year contract reportedly worth $76 million, which makes McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.

The Arizona Cardinals made Trey McBride the NFL's highest-paid tight end, but the homegrown star feels "no pressure at all."

It was just two years ago that Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had his first meeting with the team's new coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. The coach's message to the second-year player was honest — we like you,