Tip Reiman

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		21	9	55	—
2025		4	3	18	0
2024		17	6	37	0

Updated Jun 12, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Tip Reiman's value math nets a D+ Contract Value Index — placing the deal in a clear band relative to the league median at TE. At $1.45M AAV on a four-year rookie scale contract, Reiman carries minimal financial obligation for Arizona, but his production and health trajectory offer little justification for optimism. Through the 2025 season, he recorded 18 receiving yards across four games before an ankle injury sent him to injured reserve, effectively erasing what little developmental momentum he'd built as a second-year player since his third-round selection in 2024. The tight end position remains crowded across the NFL, and at his age and careerStage, Reiman needed consistent playing time and positive production to establish roster security — instead, he enters the 2026 offseason facing a make-or-break situation where both recovery and performance will determine his future. The Cardinals' recent moves at the position, including the signing of a veteran tight end, suggest the organization is not banking on Reiman as a core part of their plans, leaving him in a precarious spot where strong training camp performance will be essential just to secure a roster spot. His recovery from injury and ability to compete in a competitive position battle will define whether this rookie deal provides any value at all or becomes an organizational sunk cost.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Tip Reiman is a second-year tight end with Arizona still searching for a defined role after 21 career games. Earning a D- overall grade, he profiles as a developmental asset rather than a reliable weekly contributor. At just 24, the ceiling remains open, but meaningful production must emerge soon. The numbers tell a difficult story at every level. His 6.0 yards per reception falls well short of the 10.1 NFL average, and his 4.5 receiving yards per game is a fraction of the 35.0 league benchmark. That production gap reflects a player who hasn't cracked consistent target share or created separation reliably in contested situations. His season grades have declined consecutively, dropping from an F in 2024 to another F in 2025, suggesting development hasn't accelerated as Arizona likely hoped. Comparisons to a rotational blocking specialist feel most accurate right now, with receiving upside still largely theoretical. The Cardinals need to see measurable improvement in route efficiency and yards-after-catch to justify an expanded role. If Reiman can close the gap toward league-average reception metrics next season, a legitimate roster spot becomes defensible. Watch for target volume and red-zone usage as early indicators of coaching trust heading into 2026.

How Tip Compares at the Position

Tip Reiman ranks 146th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Tip between John Fitzpatrick (D-) just ahead and Moliki Matavao (D-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Tip Reiman's public perception sits at a concerning low point, earning an F grade on sentiment analysis as he heads into a pivotal 2026 offseason. The second-year tight end's promising developmental trajectory was derailed by a significant ankle injury that not only ended his 2025 season prematurely but also cast serious doubt on his future with the Cardinals. With just nine career receptions for 55 yards, Reiman had already struggled to establish himself as a meaningful contributor in Arizona's offense before the injury created additional uncertainty around his roster viability. The media coverage surrounding his situation has been unanimously negative, focusing on legitimate concerns about his recovery timeline and ability to compete for a spot in what figures to be a competitive position battle. While fan sentiment remains largely sympathetic given his injury circumstances, the combination of minimal on-field production and health concerns has created a narrative where Reiman faces an uphill battle to prove he belongs on an NFL roster. At minimum contract value, the Cardinals hold all the leverage in what appears to be a make-or-break offseason for the young tight end's professional future.