What happened: Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson pushed back on the idea that the NFC West now belongs to Los Angeles, saying the Rams still have to "go through" Arizona to claim the division. His comments, surfaced by Yahoo NFL, come in the wake of the Rams' acquisition of edge rusher Myles Garrett.

Why it matters: The Myles Garrett trade reshaped expectations for the NFC West heading into 2026, casting the Rams as the team to beat. Wilson's stance signals Arizona has no intention of ceding the division before a snap is played.

What to watch: Watch whether Arizona backs the talk when the Cardinals and Rams meet during the 2026 season, and how the front office addresses the gap created by the Rams' upgraded pass rush.