Tight End Case Study

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Tight end Jermaine Gresham has reached a deal with the Arizona Cardinals. The two-time Pro Bowler has signed a one-year deal with the team, but the financial terms have not been made public. Gresham spent the last five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, after being drafted by the club in 2010. His career numbers include 280 receptions, 2,722 receiving yards, and 24 touchdowns. Last season, the tight end caught 62 passes and five touchdowns. Gresham joins an Arizona Cardinals roster that includes Carson Palmer (Quarterback), Larry Fitzgerald (Wide Receiver), Tyrann Mathieu (Safety), and Patrick Peterson (Cornerback).

The NFL season will begin on September 10th, and there are still quite a bit of notable free agents still on the market. Reggie

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