Cardinals Draft Primer 2021: Wide Receiver

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General Manager Steve Keim made some high-profile moves in free agency, adding J.J. Watt, Rodney Hudson, A.J. Green, Malcolm Butler and others. The Cardinals have lofty goals in 2021, and finding impact rookies would help fortify the roster. We will break down each position group heading into the draft, which will be held from Thursday, April 29 through Saturday, May 1.


Free agent primer: Wide Receiver


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Players under contract: DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green, Christian Kirk, Andy Isabella, KeeSean Johnson, JoJo Ward, A.J. Richardson, Krishawn Hogan, Isaac Whitney, Darece Roberson Jr., Andre Baccellia, Rico Gafford.


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The Cardinals' situation: Hopkins is locked in as the No. 1 wideout for the next several years, and the starting trio looks set for 2021. Green signed a one-year deal in free agency to take over as the other outside receiver, which should push Kirk to the slot. Larry Fitzgerald has yet to announce whether he will play in 2021, and would be another top option if he returns. Isabella and Johnson are reaching make-or-break status in Year 3, while the rest of the group will fight for a roster spot.

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