Travis Vokolek retires from NFL after neck injury with Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Travis Vokolek has announced his retirement from professional football at 28 years old due to a serious neck injury sustained last year. The injury occurred during Week 6 while playing for the Arizona Cardinals against the Indianapolis Colts. Vokolek, who was primarily used as TE3 and on special teams, finished the season with limited playing time and later landed on injured reserve. He was not re-signed by the Cardinals this offseason after spending three seasons with the team. Vokolek shared more details about his decision to retire through an Instagram post.
- •Travis Vokolek retires at 28 due to a neck injury.
- •Injury occurred in 2025 against the Indianapolis Colts.
- •He played limited snaps, primarily on special teams.
- •Vokolek was not tendered a contract this offseason.
- •He previously played for the Ravens before joining the Cardinals.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Cardinals TE Vokolek retires after neck scare
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