Arizona Cardinals players give team conditions worst score in NFL
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Arizona Cardinals players are more dissatisfied with their playing conditions than any other team in the league, according to the NFL Players Association's (NFLPA) 2025 report card rankings.
Why it matters: A team's ability to attract top free agents could come down to how well the franchise is run and maintained — and the Cardinals' self-reflection doesn't inspire future confidence.
Zoom in: Arizona players gave poor scores in almost every category, but expressed particular discontent with the locker room, weight room, training room, ownership and dining areas.
1 bright spot: Players gave second-year head coach Jonathan Gannon an "A" grade. He was ranked eighth highest of the 32 teams in the league.
What we're watching: The Cardinals announced plans this week to build a new $100 million training facility at its current Tempe practice center.
- That could help boost the team's rankings in the future, though it's not expected to open until 2027.
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Arizona Cardinals' head coach, Jonathan Gannon, was ranked eighth, not seventh, highest of the 32 teams in the league.