The Arizona Cardinals have plenty of reason to feel good about their offense heading into 2026, but the national view of their receiving group is a little more measured.
PFF slotted the Cardinals 15th in its ranking of all 32 teams’ receiving corps, putting them squarely in the middle of the pack despite what looked like a strong stretch of passing production late last season. Jacoby Brissett was at the center of that run, directing an offense that featured Trey McBride as the NFL’s second-leading receiver among tight ends and the owner of a single-season record for catches at the position. Michael Wilson also topped 1,000 yards, and Marvin Harrison Jr. still gives the group a high-end ceiling.
Even with that collection of weapons, the Cardinals didn’t crack the top tier.
PFF pointed to McBride as the obvious headliner. “Trey McBride is statistically the best pass-catching tight end in football.
Meanwhile, Michael Wilson caught six touchdowns in the last six games of last season, and rookie Jeremiyah Love will bring an additional receiving threat out of the backfield. This squad forced 94 missed tackles on receptions last year, 15 more than any other team.
Uncertainty remains over Marvin Harrison Jr.’s long-term prospects.”
That last piece matters. Wilson’s surge came largely when Harrison was sidelined, and the two haven’t yet shown they can consistently produce together at the same time. Harrison’s 2025 season was interrupted by a concussion, appendicitis and heel injuries, which clouded the overall picture for the Cardinals’ passing game.
There is still optimism around the direction of the offense under head coach Mike LaFleur, who should bring a more modern approach through the air. And while preseason rankings don’t carry much weight, this one at least gives Cardinals fans something to argue about. If the offense clicks the way it’s capable of, this receiver group has a real chance to finish well above 15th.
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