​The Arizona Cardinals opened training camp on July 22, signaling the beginning of their preparation for the regular season, the shaping of the roster, and the determination of starting roles and responsibilities across the team. In the lead-up to camp, the organization will review every player on the offseason roster, examining each athlete’s background, contract status, performance from 2025, the questions they face, and their overall roster outlook.
Here is a closer look at tight end Rivaldo Fairweather. Fairweather entered the league as a rookie free agent in 2025 and is now entering his first full season with the Cardinals. He originally signed with the Dallas Cowboys out of Auburn and spent nearly the entire season on their practice squad. The Cardinals added him to their active roster from the Cowboys’ practice squad on December 30, but he was inactive for the season finale. His contract runs through 2026, and he is set to be an exclusive rights free agent in 2027. He is slated to earn $885,000, which is the minimum salary for a player with no accrued seasons; his salary and cap hit are aligned.
Fairweather currently finds himself on the roster bubble. The tight end position appears to have three locks in Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins, and Tip Reiman, leaving one fourth spot open for competition. That fourth tight end will need to bring value on special teams and be able to contribute as both a blocker and a receiver to secure a spot on the roster.
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This report originally appeared on Cards Wire and provides a comprehensive look at the Arizona Cardinals’ training camp roster preview, focusing on TE Rivaldo Fairweather, with SEO-minded framing.