Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually.  We are pleased to present our pre-2026 revision of our top 50 Arizona Cardinals.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following: 

1.  Duration and Impact.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3.  Advanced Statistics.

4.  Playoff performance.

5. Their respective legacy on the team.

6. How successful the team was when he was there.

7. Respecting the era in which they played.

Criteria 1-4 will make up the lion’s share of the algorithm.  Please note that we have implemented this for the first time.  This has changed the rankings all throughout the board.

Last year, the Arizona Cardinals were awful, winning only three games.  As this team's origins date back over a century, it takes a lot to enter this list, or even move up within it.  As such, there was only one elevation in this list.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes.

1. Larry Fitzgerald
2. Larry Wilson
3. Charley Trippi
4. Roger Wehrli
5. Dan Dierdorf

You can find the complete list here:

Eight-time Pro Bowl Safety Budda Baker moved to #12 from #17.

Of note, now a Minnesota Viking, Quarterback Kyler Murray remained at #49.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually.  As such, we are delighted to present our post-2024 revision of our top 50 Arizona Cardinals.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Cardinals finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs.  As the franchise is one of the oldest in the league, there was little movement and only one new entrant.

As always, we present our top five, which remain unchanged.

1. Larry Wilson

2. Larry Fitzgerald

3. Charley Trippi

4. Roger Wehrli

5. Dan Dierdorf

You can find the entire list here.

The only new entrant is two-time Pro Bowl Quarterback Kyler Murray.  He debuts at #49.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Selected first overall in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma after capturing the 2018 Heisman Trophy, Kyler Murray arrived in the desert as the ultimate franchise reset button. Armed with explosive track speed and a lightning-quick release, the dual-threat phenom spent seven years in Arizona defining the outer limits of modern backfield dynamism—a thrilling yet erratic era that ultimately gave way to injuries, structural regression, and a March 2026 release.

Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 207 pounds, Murray challenged traditional quarterback standards with his highly flexible arm strength and exceptional lateral agility. Working from spread formations, he had the unique skill to manipulate boundary defenders using his eyes, while making on-the-move throws appear seamless. When the pocket collapsed, his quick acceleration enabled him to shorten pursuit routes and turn broken plays into significant gains.

Murray lived up to the pre-draft hype as a rookie in 2019, throwing for 3,722 yards with 20 touchdowns while adding 544 yards and four scores on the ground. His instant splash earned him AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and signaled a bright new era for Arizona football.

He improved his performance over the next two seasons, earning back-to-back Pro Bowl selections in 2020 and 2021. In 2020, he threw nearly 4,000 passing yards, gained 819 rushing yards, and scored 11 rushing touchdowns. The following fall, he achieved a career-high 69.2% completion rate and led the Cardinals to an 11-6 record— their first playoff appearance in six years. However, a poor wild-card loss to the Rams overshadowed his playoff debut.

The trajectory flattened under the weight of contract negotiations, offensive stagnation, and poor health. Murray struggled in 2022 before tearing his ACL in Week 14. He spent the first half of 2023 in grueling rehabilitation before making his midseason return.

Healthy once again in 2024, Murray staged a strong bounce-back campaign, passing for 3,851 yards and 21 touchdowns while guiding the offense with renewed efficiency.

However, his 2025 crossroads season turned into a breaking point. A nagging foot injury limited Murray to just five starts (962 passing yards, 6 touchdowns), and the offense operated with noticeably more consistency under veteran backup Jacoby Brissett.

With the franchise opting to reset its culture and cap structure, the Cardinals released Murray in March 2026. Shortly after, Murray signed a one-year reclamation deal with the Minnesota Vikings, closing his Arizona chapter with 20,460 passing yards, 121 touchdown passes, 3,193 rushing yards, and 32 rushing touchdowns.

2024 Pre-Season Rank #99, 2023 Pre-Season Rank #82, 2022 Pre-Season Rank #82, 2021 Pre-Season Rank #115.  Peak Period: 2019-21/23-24

The first three seasons of Kyler Murray’s career were pure excitement.  He won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 and was a Pro Bowl Selection in the next two.  A dual-threat Quarterback, Murray was must-watch television, but 2022 and 2023 saw Murray deal with multiple injuries and a perceived bad attitude.  2024 was the crossroads year, but while healthy, his 3,851 Yards and 21 TDs were not quite the rocket back to where he was.

Again this season, it feels like Murray has a lot to prove to pundits, fans, and himself.