The 2026 league year is coming next month. It officially begins on March 11, with the legal negotiating period beginning on March 9.
The Arizona Cardinals have many roster decisions to make before then.
Leading up to the new league year, we will profile every player on the roster, go over what they did last season, what their contract status is and what they face in 2026.
Next up is offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum .
In his 14th NFL season and sixth with the Cardinals, he was needed again for depth. He played in all 17 games this past season, starting 11 games, although two of those were technically as an extra blocker. He started one game at left tackle and eight at right tackle.
He just finished off his one-year, $4 million contract and will be an unrestricted free agent.
Beachum will turn 37 in June, so his NFL future is in question. However, he has not indicated that he is even contemplating retirement. However, we will see if this new coaching staff wants to bring back a 37-year-old tackle to be depth or if they will want to go younger.
Beachum will likely find work somewhere if it isn't with the Cardinals.
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