Troy

Bienemann

Bienemann tore his ACL in his final college game, then tore it again in Saints camp last year. With rookie Ben Patrick hurt, Bieneman has been in the first-team offense with Leonard Pope and impressed. He may make the team, but the Cardinals TEs remain hands-off in fantasy leagues.

Rookie Ben Patrick (hamstring) has missed roughly 20 practices. The Cards are expected to explore the waiver wire after June 1 for a veteran tight end to pair with Pope. Stephen Alexander is one name that could be available.

The D-IAA Delaware alum is a decent athlete with good hands and blocking ability. If he can shake a nagging hamstring pull in time for training camp, Patrick should be able to pass Troy Bienemann to be Leonard Pope’s top backup. The Cards are too thin at tight end for Patrick not to make the team.

Troy Bienemann is listed as Arizona’s top backup behind starter Leonard Pope. Tim Euhus is third. Don’t expect any fantasy value from the rotation.

Arizona signed Steelers castoff Tim Euhus to pick up reps along with starter Leonard Pope and Troy Bienemann. Patrick remains sidelined indefinitely.

He’s battling Leonard Pope, who should win the competition, but if Pope doesn’t improve as a blocker and Bienemann is effective in that area, things will change. Neither player is worth consideration in shallow fantasy leagues.

Patrick will likely see more action in the passing game while Bienemann stays focused on blocking, although neither is worth adding in 12-team leagues. The Cards will sign Tim Euhus when Pope is placed on I.R.

Pope had four catches for 16 yards before departing. His status for Week 15 against New Orleans is uncertain. Rookie Ben Patrick recently overtook Troy Bienemann as Pope’s primary backup at tight end.

Bienemann was unable to practice because of a stress fracture in his foot.

Bienemann is a solid blocking tight end, but will likely have to battle for a roster spot, just like Adams and Rector.