NFL Trade Verdict
Arizona Cardinals Win
Arizona traded No. 3, used on Will Anderson, and No. 105 to Houston for Nos. 12 and 33 plus 2024 first- and third-round picks. Cardinals Loss. The package was strong and helped Arizona reshape the roster, but Anderson immediately became Defensive Rookie of the Year and an elite edge piece. Outcome note: Paris Johnson and Darius Robinson may still make this closer, but Anderson is the best known asset
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 2023 1st round pick (12th overall subsequently traded, Jahmyr Gibbs ), 2023 2nd round pick (33rd overall subsequently traded, Will Levis ), 2024 1st round pick (27th overall, Darius Robinson ) and 2024 3rd round pick (90th overall, Elijah Jones )
Houston Texans Received
- pick 2023 1st round pick (3rd overall, Will Anderson ) and 2023 4th round pick (105th overall subsequently traded, Kelee Ringo )
Trade Analysis
Houston acquired Will Anderson and a fourth while sending Arizona a large pick package. Anderson quickly became a premium defensive cornerstone and currently outweighs the Cardinals’ return