Arizona added Roy Mbaeteka to its International Player List after claiming him off waivers from Cleveland. The 6-8, 330-pound tackle hails from Nigeria and came to the NFL via the International Pathway Program, with prior stints in New York, Chicago and Cleveland before this move. The club also benefited from Valentin Senn’s placement on injured reserve, opening a spot that the Cardinals quickly filled as offensive-line depth becomes a concern with Christian Jones dealing with an injury. The combination signals a measured push to fortify the line through IPC routes as the unit navigates recent misfortunes.

The move matters for fantasy depth at the front five. While Mbaeteka may not be immediate starter, his path from IPC to NFL roster adds a potential future blocker who could develop into swing-corner insurance if he secures a spot. The Cardinals are balancing two realities: preserve roster flexibility by leveraging IPC players and address acute injuries that tighten the interior O-line rotation heading into a stretch of games that will test the line’s durability.