With a new general manager and coaching staff, the Arizona Cardinals have a lot of work to do with the roster coming off a 4-13 season.
Virtually every position group has some level of need to be addressed.
Over the next few days in this offseason series, we will take a look at each position group, what the offseason outlook is, what questions they have what what level of need is there — critical, urgent or secondary.
Next up are the tight ends.
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Who is on the roster?
The Cardinal have two tight ends under contract for next season and one they have signed to a future deal.
- Zach Ertz, signed through 2024
- Trey McBride, signed through 2025
- Stephen Anderson, unrestricted free agent
- Maxx Williams, unrestricted free agent
- Bernhard Seikovits, signed futures deal
Questions and issues
Ertz tore his ACL so he will be coming back from that injury. McBride’s development will be very important as he will be expected to be the main guy, at least until Ertz’ return.
Williams’ knee might keep him from playing again. He has chronic pain and walking is a chore. He gutted through the 2022 season but he might not be able to return.
Offseason need: Secondary
Yes, Ertz is coming back from a torn ACL, but with his return paired with McBride’s development, the Cardinals should be fine.
They will add a veteran blocking tight end who can play special teams but those players are a dime a dozen.
It isn’t a position that needs a lot of attention in the offseason.
