Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia Faces Uncertain Offseason

The 26-year-old receiver has been on the Cardinals' roster bubble for six seasons.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Andre Baccellia, a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, is facing an uncertain offseason as he enters the final year of his contract in 2026. Baccellia spent most of the 2025 season on the practice squad, appearing in only five games and catching two passes for eight yards. He also suffered a scary neck injury on a kickoff return in December, landing him on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. With a new head coach, Mike LaFleur, taking over the team, Baccellia will need to prove his worth to stick around for a seventh consecutive year with the Cardinals.

Why it matters

Baccellia's future with the Cardinals is unclear, as he has been on the roster bubble for the past six seasons. His ability to make the team under a new coaching staff will be crucial, as the Cardinals look to build a competitive roster for the 2026 season.

The details

Baccellia, who is under contract through 2026, will make $1.145 million if he makes the roster. He will be a restricted free agent in 2027. The 26-year-old receiver has managed to stick around with the Cardinals since 2021, but has primarily spent his time on the practice squad. In 2025, he appeared in five games, catching two passes for eight yards and averaging 26.2 yards on nine kickoff returns.

  • Baccellia suffered a neck injury in December 2025 and was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.
  • The 2026 league year officially begins on March 11, 2026, with the legal negotiating period starting on March 9.

The players

Andre Baccellia

A 26-year-old wide receiver who has been on the Arizona Cardinals' roster bubble for the past six seasons.

Mike LaFleur

The new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, taking over from Kliff Kingsbury and Jonathan Gannon.

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What they’re saying

“He stuck around for two years of Kliff Kingsbury and three under Jonathan Gannon. He is under contract for 2026, so he finds himself in the same position he has been in for the sixth consecutive year. We will see if he can stick under new head coach Mike LaFleur.”

— Jess Root, Cards Wire writer (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Baccellia's future with the Cardinals remains uncertain, as he has been on the roster bubble for the past six seasons. With a new head coach in Mike LaFleur, Baccellia will need to prove his worth to the team in order to secure a spot on the 2026 roster.