Rumors swirl in June 2025 as the Cardinals eye a trade for Terry McLaurin. Could Kyler Murray get a new weapon opposite Marvin Harrison Jr.?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The fields at the Dignity Health Training Facility are quiet today. After wrapping up minicamp on Tuesday, the Arizona Cardinals have officially entered the summer lull before training camp. But while the players rest, the front office might be anything but. The buzz around the league on Wednesday isn't about drills or sprints; it's about a potential trade that could supercharge the Cardinals' offense: Washington's star receiver, Terry McLaurin.
The question on every fan's mind: Could GM Monti Ossenfort really pair Marvin Harrison Jr. with a disgruntled superstar like Terry McLaurin?
Let's be clear: As of June 11th, it's all smoke and no fire. No official trade has been announced. However, the connection makes too much sense to ignore. McLaurin is reportedly frustrated with his contract situation in Washington, and the Cardinals are clearly in 'win-now' mode, looking to surround Kyler Murray with elite talent. Adding a proven Pro Bowler like McLaurin opposite a phenom rookie in Marvin Harrison Jr. would instantly give Arizona one of the most feared receiving corps in the NFL. It's the kind of aggressive move that signals a true belief in your quarterback and your window to compete.
This entire conversation is fueled by the growing belief that Kyler Murray is back and better than ever. Now well over a year removed from his 2022 ACL injury, reports from the team and media paint a picture of a quarterback entering his seventh season in his absolute prime. His health is restored, his leadership has been praised throughout offseason activities, and he looks poised to command the offense with confidence. The optimism surrounding QB1 is palpable, and it's the driving force behind the front office's ambition to add more firepower.
The McLaurin rumors are swirling just as the team's official on-field work has paused. Minicamp concluded on Tuesday, giving us our first real look at the 2025 squad. Rookies like running back Trey Benson got valuable reps, and the team thankfully emerged with no new injuries reported. Now, the players get a well-deserved break to rest and recharge before the real grind of training camp begins later this summer. For fans, it's a quiet period filled with 'what-ifs' and anticipation.
So, as the calendar flips toward July, the Cardinals enter a period of quiet anticipation. The players are resting, but the front office's phone lines might be heating up. Will the roster we saw at minicamp be the same one that reports for training camp? The answer to that question, and the potential addition of a star like Terry McLaurin, will define the Cardinals' ceiling in 2025.
