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The Arizona Cardinals have made several moves in free agency so far. They have addressed many positions. While their moves might not be completely done, we know more or less what each position looks like.
The big question is whether the Cardinals are better as a result of the moves?
Over the next several articles, we will look at each position group and take a look at which players are not returning and who is new to determine whether they have improved at the position or not.
Let's take a look at tight end.
Gone:
Vokolek was an exclusive rights free agent the Cardinals did not tender. It likely is because he isn't healthy after he suffered a scary season-endning neck injury in Week 5.
Deguara started the year on the practice squad and mostly played special teams. Brown was a late-season addition.
Returning
Reiman is coming off a serious ankle injury. Fairweather didn't play after he was a late-season practice squad poaching from Dallas.
McBride is elite. Higgins is solid.
New additions
Quitoriano played every game last season for the Atlanta Falcons after three seasons with the Houston Texans. He will compete for the final spot on the roster. He plays a lot of special teams.
Nope, but that's because they're already really good
It's hard to upgrade a very good room. McBride might be the best in the game. Higgins is a very good No. 2. Reiman is an elite blocking tight end.
Quitoriano and Vokolek are essentially the same guy. No better, no worse.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals offseason moves: Are they better at tight end?
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The big question is whether the Cardinals are better as a result of the moves?
Over the next several articles, we will look at each position group and take a look at which players are not returning and who is new to determine whether they have improved at the position or not.
Let's take a look at tight end.
2026 Cardinals offseason moves at tight end
Gone:
- Travis Vokolek
- Josiah Deguara
- Pharaoh Brown
Vokolek was an exclusive rights free agent the Cardinals did not tender. It likely is because he isn't healthy after he suffered a scary season-endning neck injury in Week 5.
Deguara started the year on the practice squad and mostly played special teams. Brown was a late-season addition.
Returning
- Trey McBride
- Elijah Higgins
- Tip Reiman
- Rivaldo Fairweather
Reiman is coming off a serious ankle injury. Fairweather didn't play after he was a late-season practice squad poaching from Dallas.
McBride is elite. Higgins is solid.
New additions
- Teagan Quitoriano
Quitoriano played every game last season for the Atlanta Falcons after three seasons with the Houston Texans. He will compete for the final spot on the roster. He plays a lot of special teams.
Are the Cardinals better at tight end?
Nope, but that's because they're already really good
It's hard to upgrade a very good room. McBride might be the best in the game. Higgins is a very good No. 2. Reiman is an elite blocking tight end.
Quitoriano and Vokolek are essentially the same guy. No better, no worse.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals offseason moves: Are they better at tight end?
Continue reading...
