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Entering the 2026 NFL season, many expect the Arizona Cardinals to be one of the worst teams in football. Not having a defined starting quarterback doesn’t help.

The team’s likely starter Jacoby Brissett recently left minicamp in search of a pay raise. The Cardinals are standing by their position so far, meaning Brissett’s $9.1 million cap hit can remain intact for the final year of his contract, the 2026 season.

The Cardinals also signed Gardner Minshew, who is expected to be Brissett’s backup. However, the Cardinals also added Carson Beck of Miami (FL) in the third round. They also have former undrafted free agent signee Kedon Slovis.

Still, the Cardinals may not be completely satisfied with their QB room. Some people, including players on the team, may still be hoping to see another addition at QB.

Recently, Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne took to social media to recruit future Hall of Fame QB Aaron Rodgers to Arizona for the upcoming season.

“@AaronRodgers come we are waiting for you.”

Bourne ended the post with eye emojis and a smiley face. Whether it means he is joking is unknown.

Still, it’s not hard to imagine that Bourne was legitimately trying to recruit four-time NFL MVP Rodgers to the Cardinals. The issue is, does Rodgers really want to join a team that is fully prepared for a rebuilding season? Not signing Rodgers could also set the Cardinals up for 2026.

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One of the biggest stories this season is the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether he will stay with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are currently out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, as the roster is not suited to make a championship run without another star to take the load off Antetokounmpo and step up if he is injured.

But it appears Antetokounmpo is taking matters into his own hands, as a video from NBA All-Star weekend in which he is “recruiting” Suns star Devin Booker has surfaced. In the video, Giannis cited the example of Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart, who is known for his aggressive playing style and old-school enforcer attitude.

“You make everything look good, man, but you wear a different jersey than me. You can wear the same jersey as me. I’m like Isaiah Stewart: I’ll fight for you,” Antetokounmpo said in the video.

The reference was appropriate because Stewart was suspended seven games for running off the bench for fighting Hornets forward Miles Bridges following an altercation involving the Pistons’ Jalen Duren and the Hornets’ Moussa Diabate. But the joke hides the truth that Antetokounmpo wants help to achieve his championship.

Booker and Antetokounmpo share an interesting history, having faced off in the 2021 NBA Finals, which resulted in Giannis’ first and only NBA title. After leading the series 2–0, the Bucks swept four consecutive wins and their first NBA championship since 1971.

While Booker likely won’t be available for a trade this offseason, perhaps acquiring a second star would be what Antetokounmpo would need to stay in Milwaukee.