​The Arizona Cardinals open their training camp on July 22, embarking on the rigorous process of preparing for the upcoming regular season. With camp beginning, the team will devote time to assembling the roster, sorting out starting jobs, and clarifying roles across the squad. In the weeks leading up to the start of camp, we’ll review every player on the offseason roster, delving into their backgrounds, contract status, performance in 2025, the questions they face, and their overall roster outlook as the Cardinals head toward the new campaign.
Tip Reiman is among the players featured in this preview. Reiman is entering his third NFL season and his third with the Cardinals. Drafted in the third round in 2024 out of Illinois, he has built a reputation as a dependable blocking tight end. During his rookie year, he appeared in all 17 games, starting nine, and logged 450 offensive snaps and 189 special-teams plays. He contributed six receptions for 37 yards as a rookie, showcasing his value in the blocking facet of the game while contributing when called upon in the passing game.
In 2025, Reiman’s season was cut short in Week 4 due to a season-ending ankle injury. He recorded three catches for 18 yards over four games and three starts before the injury halted his year. He is entering the third year of his four-year contract, which is worth just under $5.8 million in total. For 2026, his base salary rises to more than $1.3 million, with a cap hit approaching $1.8 million.
As of now, Reiman has not yet participated in football-related work but is expected to be ready for training camp. If he proves healthy, he should be a lock to make the roster as the Cardinals’ top blocking tight end. The key questions for Reiman moving forward include whether his role will expand in a new offensive system and whether he will receive more opportunities to contribute as a receiver. There is also the need to determine whether he can regain the form he displayed prior to his ankle injury.
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This piece originated on Cards Wire as a roster preview focusing on Tip Reiman, highlighting his path to the 2026 season and the potential impact he could have in the Cardinals’ plans. As the franchise enters camp, all eyes will be on how players like Reiman adapt to new schemes, compete for roles, and help shape the trajectory of the team toward the regular season.