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Veteran TE options that could still make sense for the Cardinals

The Cardinals still need some depth in a few areas – one of those areas of need is at tight end.

The Arizona Cardinals still need some depth in a few areas, and have cleared out the cap space to be able to do so. One of those areas of need is at tight end.

They might wait until after the NFL draft so that it won’t count against any compensatory picks, and most of the tight ends on the market are there for a reason, so it’s unlikely they would sign any to a long-term deal.

They ideally would need someone with a bit more receiving prowess than Maxx Williams, who is a phenomenal run blocker but has not produced many catches in his tenure with the team.

Here are some options out there still for the Cardinals to try.


How a trade for Eagles’ Zach Ertz could work for Bills

Breaking down a potential trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills involved TE Zach Ertz.

The offseason is the perfect time to speculate how the Buffalo Bills can bolster their roster heading into next season. Buffalo, fresh off of their best campaign in 25 years, finished just short of the ultimate goal.

One position group that left something to be desired throughout the Bills’ breakthrough season was the tight end group. Dawson Knox led the way with only 24 receptions. On several accounts this year, Buffalo’s defense saw firsthand how important a good tight end is to cause mismatches in game plans.

One way that the Bills can improve is trading for an established tight end. In this case, the Eagles’ Zach Ertz should be on the Bills’ radar. Ertz’s name has been mentioned in trade rumors from Philadelphia as of late.

How could a trade for Ertz work? Let’s take a look at a hypothetical scenario that could bring the veteran to western New York:

Injury Update: Eagles’ Zack Ertz out; Giants’ Rhett Ellison to IR

The New York Giants have placed tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) on injured reserve and promoted defensive lineman Chris Slayton from the practice squad.

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without their top Giant Killer for Sunday’s crucial matchup with the New York Giants.

Tight end Zack Ertz has been ruled out with rib and back injuries.

Also out is wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee). Offensive tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) and cornerback Jalen Mills (ankle) are questionable. Mills was the only one of the four to practice on Friday but was limited.

Ertz caught the game-tying and game-winning touchdowns for the Eagles in their 23-17 overtime victory over the Giants in Week 14.

The Giants will be without right tackle Mike Remmers and tight ends Rhett Ellison and Scott Simonson, who are all out with concussions.

Ellison, who has not played since Week 10, was subsequently placed on IR. Defensive lineman Chris Slayton, a seventh round pick by the Giants in this year’s NFL Draft out of Syracuse, was promoted from the practice squad.

Cornerbacks Corey Ballentine (back) and Sam Beal (shoulder) and linebacker Alec Ogletree (back) were are limited at practice on Friday and are all listed as questionable.

The Giants may make another roster move to add a tight end since they have just one healthy one – rookie Kaden Smith – active for Sunday.

“We may. We may, so we’ll just have to see,” said head coach Pat Shurmur. “It’ll probably be somebody that’s out here practicing. It’s just a matter of doing the paperwork.”

Garrett Dickerson is currently on the practice squad and would be the most likely candidate.