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The Arizona Cardinals have made six trades in the NFL draft in the last two years, five of which were to move back. They could move back in the first round of the draft on Thursday, down from the 16th overall pick.
But to be able to do so, there needs to be another team willing to move up to get a player they covet.
If the Cardinals are going to trade back, four potential teams make sense.
Texans GM Nick Caserio and Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort know each other well and have dealt in trades before. The Athletic's Diana Russini suggests they could be looking to move up. The Texans covet offensive line health and could target a player like Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons. Houston has the 25th pick, so moving up nine spots is a possibility for sure.
Daniel Jeremiah's new mock draft has the Broncos moving up from pick No. 20 to No. 13 to get Michigan TE Colston Loveland, a lovely pass-catching weapon for quarterback Bo Nix. They could be interested in him or North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton. And the Cardinals' pick at No. 16 could be a reasonable move, especially if potential trade partner No. 3 makes any noise.
The Chargers could be targeting Loveland as well, or they might get antsy for a receiver. They have the 22nd overall pick.
The Steelers have the 21st pick and their target could be quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Now, it is simply possible they will wait for him to get to No. 21 overall, but they might get impatient and move up five spots.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: NFL draft: A look at 4 teams who could trade up to the Cardinals' pick
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But to be able to do so, there needs to be another team willing to move up to get a player they covet.
If the Cardinals are going to trade back, four potential teams make sense.
Potential Round 1 trade partner No. 1: Houston Texans
Texans GM Nick Caserio and Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort know each other well and have dealt in trades before. The Athletic's Diana Russini suggests they could be looking to move up. The Texans covet offensive line health and could target a player like Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons. Houston has the 25th pick, so moving up nine spots is a possibility for sure.
Potential Round 1 trade partner No. 2: Denver Broncos
Daniel Jeremiah's new mock draft has the Broncos moving up from pick No. 20 to No. 13 to get Michigan TE Colston Loveland, a lovely pass-catching weapon for quarterback Bo Nix. They could be interested in him or North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton. And the Cardinals' pick at No. 16 could be a reasonable move, especially if potential trade partner No. 3 makes any noise.
Potential trade partner No. 3: Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers could be targeting Loveland as well, or they might get antsy for a receiver. They have the 22nd overall pick.
Potential trade partner No. 4: Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers have the 21st pick and their target could be quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Now, it is simply possible they will wait for him to get to No. 21 overall, but they might get impatient and move up five spots.
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: NFL draft: A look at 4 teams who could trade up to the Cardinals' pick
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