Vegas Just Gave the Arizona Cardinals the Worst Odds in the NFL, and It's Not Even Close
The offseason moves are done. The draft is in the books. And according to Vegas, one team has already been written off before the 2026 season even kicks off.
The Arizona Cardinals are sitting at +2000 odds to make the playoffs, the longest shot in the entire NFL right now. That's not a prediction. That's Vegas saying this team is cooked before week one.
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Look, the Cardinals tried. They added running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick in the draft and brought in quarterback Carson Beck to rotate through the room. On paper, those moves sound like pieces toward something. In reality, they scream one thing: Arizona knows their current quarterback situation is not the answer.
The brutal truth sitting underneath all of this is that the Cardinals are basically punting on 2026. They're not building to compete this season. They're preparing to find their franchise quarterback in the 2027 draft. That's a long-term play, not a win-now move.
The Offseason Landscape Exposed Arizona's Weakness
Plenty of teams around the league got better this offseason. Some added intriguing pieces to build a solid foundation. Others, no matter how hard they worked the phones or studied tape, couldn't put together anything competitive. Arizona fell into that second category hard.
When oddsmakers set those +2000 odds, they're not guessing. They're looking at a roster and a plan and seeing a team that is a year or two away from even thinking about the playoffs. Every other franchise has longer odds than that. Every single one.
What's Next for Arizona
The 2026 season is coming whether the Cardinals are ready or not. Based on Vegas, they're not. But here's the thing: this might actually be the smart play. Build for 2027, develop what you have, and swing for a franchise quarterback when the moment comes. It's not sexy. It's not fun to watch. But it might be the right move in the long run.
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This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.