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ArticleOffseason moves the Cardinals should be optimistic aboutCaptured August 1, 2026

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This new offense will feature... TE Elijah Higgins (25)... This is a promising young core for not only the upcoming 2026 season, but the foundation for years to come.

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Higgins fits LaFleur's tight-end-heavy offensive scheme in Arizona's youth rebuild.

Higgins, age 25, is featured in the Cardinals' new LaFleur offense, which emphasizes tight end usage aligned with the coach's philosophy. The source positions him within a promising young core for 2026 and beyond.

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Higgins' versatility enables Hackett to create matchups and add offensive flexibility.

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Elijah HigginsPositiveRole

Higgins fits LaFleur's tight end-centric offensive scheme.

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Elijah HigginsPositiveRole

Second-tier tight end option that can serve as flex replacement for lower-tier wide receivers in heavy personnel offensive schemes.

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Higgins is a sleeper 'clear-out' option in the Cardinals' 13 personnel

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Jeremiyah Love taking his first reps of the day with the Cardinals 2s. Carson Beck wrangles tough snap and hits Elijah Higgins

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Elijah HigginsPositiveProjection

Higgins needs volume boost from 37 targets; high-point catcher with seam-stretching upside.

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