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The Arizona Cardinals have made several moves in free agency so far. They have addressed many positions. While their moves might not be completely done, we know more or less what each position looks like.
The big question is whether the Cardinals are better as a result of the moves?
Over the next several articles, we will look at each position group and take a look at which players are not returning and who is new to determine whether they have improved at the position or not.
Let's take a look at wide receiver.
Gone:
Jones remains unsigned thus far and is coming off an Achilles tear. Dortch signed with the Detroit Lions.
Returning:
Fehoko re-signed a minimum deal with no salary guarantees. The rest were already under contract.
New additions:
Smith-Marsette was a guy they added on a futures deal. Don't expect much from him. Bourne and Duvernay combine to replace Jones and Dortch. Duvernay has been better than Dortch, but wasn't as good last season as a returner and has played almost no offense for two seasons.
Bourne is a solid No. 3 guy and he wanted to be here.
Not really.
The 2026 season will be all about how productive Harrison and Wilson will be and whetehr they both can be productive at the same time.
Dortch's loss in the return game is mitigated by Duvernay, but at this point, they are equals there.
Dortch and Jones combined for 41 catches, 389 yards and four total touchdowns.
Bourne had 37 catches for 551 yards and no scores. Duvernay had two catches for 26 yards.
Dortch and Jones had more catches and touchdowns. Bourne and Duvernay had more yards.
The Cardinals probably aren't worse, but they really aren't better.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals offseason moves: Are they better at receiver?
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The big question is whether the Cardinals are better as a result of the moves?
Over the next several articles, we will look at each position group and take a look at which players are not returning and who is new to determine whether they have improved at the position or not.
Let's take a look at wide receiver.
2026 Cardinals offseason moves at wide receiver
Gone:
- Greg Dortch
- Zay Jones
Jones remains unsigned thus far and is coming off an Achilles tear. Dortch signed with the Detroit Lions.
Returning:
- Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Michael Wilson
- Simi Fehoko
- Jalen Brooks
- Bryson Green
- Tejhaun Palmer
- Xavier Weaver
Fehoko re-signed a minimum deal with no salary guarantees. The rest were already under contract.
New additions:
- Ihmir Smith-Marsette
- Kendrick Bourne
- Devin Duvernay
Smith-Marsette was a guy they added on a futures deal. Don't expect much from him. Bourne and Duvernay combine to replace Jones and Dortch. Duvernay has been better than Dortch, but wasn't as good last season as a returner and has played almost no offense for two seasons.
Bourne is a solid No. 3 guy and he wanted to be here.
Are the Cardinals better at wide receiver?
Not really.
The 2026 season will be all about how productive Harrison and Wilson will be and whetehr they both can be productive at the same time.
Dortch's loss in the return game is mitigated by Duvernay, but at this point, they are equals there.
Dortch and Jones combined for 41 catches, 389 yards and four total touchdowns.
Bourne had 37 catches for 551 yards and no scores. Duvernay had two catches for 26 yards.
Dortch and Jones had more catches and touchdowns. Bourne and Duvernay had more yards.
The Cardinals probably aren't worse, but they really aren't better.
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 offseason moves: Are they better at receiver?
Continue reading...
