Arizona elevates Josiah Deguara from the practice squad to serve as a fourth tight end in Week 2 against Carolina, a rare depth move for the Cardinals. With Tip Reiman sidelined and Joey Blount on IR, Deguara’s special-teams prowess and blocking know-how bolster depth while Elijah Higgins and Travis Vokolek absorb more inline duties. Expect the offense to lean on blocking and short-yardage plays, not heavy TE targets in standard leagues.

Carolina did not make roster moves, so Arizona can deploy its four-TE look with familiar pieces. For fantasy managers, monitor how much Deguara contributes on offense beyond special teams, and whether Higgins or Vokolek carve into red-zone opportunities or stay primarily blockers in Week 2.

Arizona Cardinals special teams ace Joey Blount will miss the rest of the season with a neck injury, forcing a regroup of kick- and punt-cover roles as the team prepares for the Saints. Head coach Jonathan Gannon underscored that the loss won’t be easy and that multiple players will absorb Blount’s duties as practice reps proceed.

Rookie Kitan Crawford led the unit in snaps and is among those expected to share the load with Denzel Burke and Greg Dortch stepping into expanded duties. The change heightens late-season fantasy stakes around return roles and short-area coverage—watch Dortch for any added opportunity on returns and Burke for potential depth gains as the Cardinals shuffle roles this week.

Arizona's 53-man decisions point to two likely moves that could shape Week 1 fantasy value. Justin Jones appears headed for IR, opening a spot that could let Aaron Brewer return as long snapper and stabilize special teams. The club may also explore a cornerback trade, with Elijah Jones and Kei'Trel Clark listed as intriguing targets. Expect depth-chart reshuffles and heightened focus on ST roles as the Cardinals finalize their roster.

Arizona’s preseason finale vs. Las Vegas spotlights backups and roster scrambles as starters sit. Clayton Tune leads the QB audition, with Jacoby Brissett on the depth chart behind Kyler Murray, not suiting up. Xavier Weaver and Josh Fryar push for final spots, while P.J. Mustipher and Kitan Crawford fight for meaningful depth roles. Joey Blount and Walter Nolen add special-teams and DL intrigue. Outcomes matter less than tape and roster signals for fantasy depth pieces.

As roster cutdowns loom, the Cardinals could monetize veteran and young depth by trading rather than cutting. The Cards Wire piece spotlights several name-by-name fits who could fetch late-round picks, not rumors. Ojulari could draw interest if activated from PUP, especially from teams seeking upside on a cheap contract. Elijah Jones presents youth and length as a potential 7th-round-esque swing, while Dante Stills stands out as the most tradable asset given injuries around the interior line and his productivity when on the field. Greg Dortch offers WR4 gadget and return value, and Joey Blount could lure a bargain safety/depth pick thanks to special-teams pedigree. Xaver Weaver is mentioned as a tool player with upside. A few others, like Kitan Crawford, populate the roster-spot debate. The piece notes no deals completed yet, but hints Ossenfort isn’t shy about moving pieces for future assets.