1 player from each playoff team that could join Arizona Cardinals in 2023

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November 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

4 – Mike McGlinchey, T (49ers)

The Arizona Cardinals have a great tackle in D.J. Humphries. Josh Jones is also listed as a tackle, but he can also play guard. While McGlinchey hasn’t been all-world at tackle, he would make for a solid bookend on the right side. If the Redbirds hire a coach like DeMeco Ryans, someone like McGlinchey could be on their radar.

5 – Orlando Brown Jr., T (Chiefs)

Brown is another possibility, given his contract issues in Kansas City. While I see him returning to the Chiefs, I also wouldn’t be surprised if he tested the free agent market. If the Cardinals brought someone like Eric Bieniemy in as the head coach, the odds of Brown coming to the desert will increase.

6 – Saquon Barkley, RB (Giants)

While logic says Barkley returns to New York as a young staple for the Giants, his injury history carries a lot of risk. However, the Arizona Cardinals are no strangers to signing established running backs away from other teams. This was the case with Edgerrin James, and a few years before that, Emmittt Smith. That said, while it’s farfetched, I wouldn’t be totally surprised if Barkley came to the desert.

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