Placed on injured reserve with a neck injury; his absence increases reliance on other TEs and special teams, influencing depth and overall defensive-schematic balance.

Blount neck injury knocks him out for the season, creating a substantial void on Arizona's special-teams unit. His leadership and versatility—gunning, coverage, and returns—leave the unit thinner, forcing a committee approach as the team reconfigures roles.

Blount's solid Special Teams value makes him a candidate for roster inclusion; if a CB trade happens, he could be asked to contribute more in coverage and returns, potentially lifting his fantasy relevance in deeper leagues.

Blount needs to prove consistent special-teams play and defensive upside if four safeties are kept; he’s a core special-teams contributor with potential defensive value.

Blount is a special-teams standout whose role could be supplanted by Kitan Crawford in preseason. His trade value hinges on teams’ need for depth at safety and special-teams prowess, potentially drawing a late-round pick if Cardinals choose to move him to clear a spot.