The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for the 2025 season and looking for key defensive players to rebound from a disappointing 2024 campaign. PFF identified linebacker Baron Browning as the primary bounce-back candidate, but several other players are also essential for the team’s success. Among those are defensive lineman J.J. Watt, who is expected to regain his elite form after struggling with injuries, and cornerback Byron Murphy, who aims to regain his confidence and performance levels. Safety Budda Baker also needs to elevate his play to help anchor a shaky secondary. The Cardinals need these players to step up if they want to improve on last year's record and contend in a competitive NFC West.