Travis Vokolek retires from NFL after neck injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Travis Vokolek, former Arizona Cardinals tight end, announced his retirement from the NFL due to a serious neck injury sustained during a game on October 12, 2025, against the Indianapolis Colts. Vokolek, 28, was injured while blocking and was later immobilized and hospitalized. In an Instagram post, he expressed gratitude for his time in football and acknowledged the support of his family and the Cardinals' training staff. Vokolek played five games last season, primarily on special teams, and was not offered a contract this offseason, leading to his status as a free agent.
- •Vokolek suffered a neck injury on October 12, 2025.
- •He announced his retirement on July 22, 2026.
- •Vokolek played five games for the Cardinals last season.
- •He was not offered a contract this offseason.
- •Vokolek expressed gratitude for his football journey and support from his family.
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Arizona Cardinals TE Travis Vokolek retires at age 28
"Arizona Cardinals tight end Travis Vokolek suffered a serious neck injury Oct, 12, 2025 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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