The Arizona Cardinals are making waves this offseason, and not everyone is convinced the moves add up. After firing head coach Jonathan Gannon and bringing in Mike LaFleur, the franchise is supposedly entering a bold new chapter. But according to insiders, the latest roster addition has fans and analysts alike scratching their heads.
Veteran Tight End Lands in Arizona — But Can He Deliver?
Sources confirm that the Cardinals have inked veteran tight end Kenny Yeboah to a deal, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Yeboah, who spent four seasons with the New York Jets before a brief, injury-riddled stint with the Detroit Lions in 2025, is reportedly viewed as a potential backup for star tight end Trey McBride. But the move has raised eyebrows across the league.
Yeboah missed the entire 2025 season after landing on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury in August. The Lions released him in November with an injury settlement — a red flag that some insiders say could signal ongoing concerns about his durability.
This offseason, Yeboah attended a tryout minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs but failed to secure a roster spot. Now, he’s reportedly getting a second chance in the desert, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for a player desperate to prove he still belongs in the NFL.
What Yeboah Brings to the Table
If Yeboah makes the final cut, he’ll be competing for a backup role behind McBride, battling Tip Reiman, Elijah Higgins, and Teagan Quitoriano. But here’s the catch: Yeboah is primarily a blocker. According to sources close to the situation, he rarely runs routes or catches passes — and the numbers back that up. In his entire career, Yeboah has just nine receptions for 111 yards and one touchdown on 15 targets.
His strength? Run blocking. And with running back Jeremiyah Love reportedly set to carry a heavy load in the Cardinals’ new offense, Yeboah’s ability to pave the way could make him a sneaky valuable piece — assuming he stays healthy.
Schedule Drama: Yeboah Faces Former Teams
Should Yeboah survive training camp and play the full season, the 2027 schedule offers a revenge tour of sorts. Arizona faces the Detroit Lions in Week 5, the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, and the New York Jets in Week 15 — all teams that either cut him or passed on him. One unnamed league source told us this could be a huge motivator for a player with something to prove.
Training camp will reportedly be a make-or-break moment for Yeboah. Can he win a roster spot in a crowded tight end room? Or will his injury history and limited pass-catching ability doom another comeback attempt? The Cardinals are betting on the former — but as one insider put it, this is a gamble that could backfire.
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