The Arizona Cardinals have made an interesting move by signing six undrafted free agents, each with guaranteed salaries and signing bonuses. This strategy indicates the team's commitment to developing these rookies, especially since five of them have $234,000 in guaranteed salary for the 2025 season, while the sixth, tight end Oscar Cardenas, has a $50,000 guarantee. The practice squad salary for a rookie is $13,000 per week, totaling $234,000 across the 18-week season. This means the Cardinals are poised to utilize these players at least on their practice squad, reducing potential financial risk for the team.

These guarantees reflect the Cardinals' intent to retain these players for development. Even if some do not make the final roster, their guaranteed contracts ensure they will be compensated adequately if they are placed on the practice squad or picked up by another team. The implications for fantasy leagues are significant, particularly in terms of potential sleeper candidates emerging from this group of UDFAs.