Cardinals Finish 31st in 2026 NFLPA Report Card

Arizona sees one-spot improvement from last-place finish the prior year

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:10pm

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The Arizona Cardinals reportedly finished 31st in the annual report cards created by the NFL Players Association, according to ESPN's Kalyn Kahler. This marks a one-spot improvement from the team's last-place finish the year prior, but the Cardinals have never ranked better than 27th since the report cards were first created.

Why it matters

The NFLPA report cards provide valuable insight into how NFL players view their teams' facilities, amenities, and coaching staff. For the Cardinals, their low rankings in recent years indicate ongoing issues that need to be addressed to improve the player experience and potentially help the team attract and retain top talent.

The details

The report cards were based on input from 1,759 NFL players polled from November 2 to December 11 of last year. While the NFLPA was previously able to publicly release the full report card details, the NFL won a grievance to keep the scores internal. However, the NFLPA stated that players will still receive the results and teams will continue to hear directly from their locker rooms.

  • The 2026 NFLPA report cards were based on player surveys conducted from November 2 to December 11, 2025.
  • The Cardinals have finished 31st, 27th, 32nd, and 31st in the NFLPA report cards since they were first created.

The players

Jonathan Gannon

The Cardinals' head coach for the past two years, who has received no less than an A- rating from players in the report cards.

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What they’re saying

“The ruling upholds our right to survey players and share the results with players and clubs. While we strongly disagree with the restriction on making those results public, that limitation does not stop the program or its impact. Players will continue to receive the results, and teams will continue to hear directly from their locker rooms.”

— NFLPA

What’s next

The Cardinals are planning to open a new performance facility and team headquarters with a target date to open in summer 2028 after the team breaks for training camp, which could help address some of the player concerns reflected in the NFLPA report cards.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' consistent poor performance in the NFLPA report cards highlights the need for the organization to prioritize improving the player experience, from facilities and amenities to coaching, in order to build a winning culture and attract top talent to the team.