Cardinals open training camp Wednesday as arguably NFL's most depressing team

The Arizona Cardinals will report to training camp on Wednesday, and this annual rite of summer signals the first step toward a looming NFL season. For the 2026 Cardinals, it signals pain.

There will be a lot of it for this club and its fans in the coming season.

We know this.

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Most club observers believe this. Soon, when the team is actually asked to perform, the entire NFL will understand this.