GLENDALE – With the recent injuries to the Cardinals’ running back group, Arizona might have its eyes on trading for a talented new RB that could anchor their group for the rest of the 2025 NFL season.
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Sep 21, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Medical personal tend to Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
In the last two weeks, the Arizona Cardinals have lost star running back James Conner to a season-ending ankle injury in their week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, and they have now recently placed their second-string running back, Trey Benson, on IR with a knee injury. That just leaves the Cardinals with a three-headed RB group that consists of Emari Demerado, Bam Knight, and Michael Carter.
Sep 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores a touchdown during the second quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
There are options around the NFL right now, though the Cardinals could take advantage of, by trading for a talented RB to make sure their season doesn’t take too much of a hit. Two potential trade targets that Arizona could be eyeing are Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints and Breece Hall from the New York Jets.
Nov 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) dives past Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The New Orleans Saints are rebuilding, though even their star running back, Alvin Kamara, can’t seem to get any momentum for them. The dual-threat experienced playmaker could be a perfect piece for this Cardinals offense, and could provide a spark out of the backfield that could potentially help their playcalling issues as well.
Alvin Kamara to the Cardinals?
Bleacher Report floated the idea after Arizona lost both its RB1 and RB2 this past week, suggesting New Orleans could unload veterans after starting 0-4.
Their projected trade: Kamara to the Cardinals in exchange for a conditional 2026 4th-round… pic.twitter.com/Z393Tugi9O
— IG: NFLPreme (@premefootball) October 2, 2025
Breece Hall is currently in the final year of his rookie contract, and the writing is on the wall that the future of the New York Jets might not include him. Getting some good draft capital back and young talent could help their front office for the time being. Bringing his versatility and youth to the Arizona Cardinals’ running back room could be not just a move for this season, but for years to come. Hall currently leads the Jets with 38 carries and 157 rushing yards.
Would you rather have Alvin Kamara or Breece Hall as the Cardinals RB1 this season? pic.twitter.com/sKsbwu03GR
— Cardinals Muse (@CardsMuse) October 2, 2025
After two massive and unfortunate injuries have sidelined the heart of the Arizona Cardinals’ RB core, they now have a couple of golden opportunities to scoop up a talented piece of the puzzle that they are now missing.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
