Story byJess Root, Cardinals WireSun, March 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM UTC·1 min readThe Arizona Cardinals have been connected to one soon-to-be free agent quarterback — Malik Willis. Willis will be a free agent after four NFL seasons, two with the Green Bay Packers. While he is expected to be a coveted free agent once free agency begins. However, while some are projecting a contract worth $30 million or more per year, it might not cost that much. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, a deal reaching or surpassing $30 million "doesn't seem realistic."Could that jump up due to cap inflation and/or multiple suitors?