Kenny Yeboah

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		33	9	111	1
2025		2	—	—	—
2024		9	5	47	1
2023		5

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Kenny Yeboah drew a C+ on the Contract Value Index — a calibrated read on Arizona's cap allocation at tight end. At $1.215M on a one-year deal, this is modest salary floor pricing for a veteran depth piece, and the Cardinals are getting fair value for the outlay — nothing more, nothing less. Yeboah's 2025 season saw minimal counting stats (2 games), and his career production sits comfortably in the below-average-starter-to-reserve tier; the team is paying backup money for backup contribution, which is exactly what the economics should reflect. One-year deals at this price point carry zero downside risk — if he doesn't stick, Arizona eats a trivial cap charge and moves on — so the value floor is protected. The broader team context reinforces this read: Arizona is in roster-building mode after a 3-14 season, cycling through low-cost veteran signings and short-term competition pilots rather than major investments, and Yeboah fits that pragmatic acquisition pattern perfectly. There is no overpay here, no bargain either — just a sensible, low-risk addition where dollars and production align squarely at fair value, which is exactly what a C+ CVI grades out to.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Kenny's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Kenny Yeboah grades a C- performance mark, with his Pro Bowl-caliber stretches anchoring the read. As a 27-year-old five-year veteran, Yeboah occupies the middle tier of NFL tight ends—capable enough to contribute in a reserve or rotational role, but without the consistency or statistical dominance to command starter snaps or significant volume. His 2025 season production has been minimal, appearing in just 2 games, which limits confidence in any immediate impact projection heading into the regular season start in 87 days. The Cardinals' acquisition of Yeboah fits their broader offseason pattern of depth signings across multiple positions—a pragmatic, low-cost move to add competition and insurance rather than a statement that Arizona expects him to anchor the tight end room. Aligned with the team's post-3-14 season reality and the sparse media coverage surrounding his signing, Yeboah's role is clearly defined as a reserve contributor competing for snaps in a crowded environment, with limited expectation for snap count elevation unless injuries force opportunity.

How Kenny Compares at the Position

Kenny Yeboah ranks 90th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Kenny between Johnny Mundt (C-) just ahead and Mitchell Evans (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Around Arizona, the narrative on Kenny Yeboah reads as a C+ sentiment grade — measured by recent headlines and fan reactions. The Cardinals signed the 27-year-old tight end as a depth piece with minimal fanfare, a standard offseason roster addition buried in transaction roundups rather than celebrated as a cornerstone move. Media coverage has been sparse, framing Yeboah as a developmental option with inconsistent production from his Jets tenure—someone competing for snaps in a crowded room rather than filling a pressing need. The timing fits Arizona's broader pattern of modest, low-profile acquisitions across multiple positions over the past month, suggesting front-office pragmatism rather than aggressive strengthening. Fans view this as forgotten roster tinkering, and barring a surprise camp performance, Yeboah is expected to operate as a reserve contributor in a team still searching for direction after a brutal 3-14 season. The sentiment reflects reality: a capable veteran brought in to add depth and competition, nothing more, nothing less.