NFL Trade Verdict
Arizona Cardinals Win
Arizona acquired Marcus Cooper from Kansas City for a future seventh-round pick. Cooper gave the Cardinals immediate defensive value, while Kansas City's return was limited. Arizona wins the trade.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- player Marcus Cooper
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2018 7th round pick (233rd overall subsequently traded, Jordan Mailata )
Trade Analysis
Kansas City received late-round draft value, but Arizona received the more useful football asset. Cooper's Cardinals production outweighed the future seventh-round return, giving Arizona the stronger result.