- Trey McBride
- #85
- Team ARI
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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Corrals all targets in finale
McBride had three receptions on as many targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 38-13 loss to San Francisco.
Analysis: McBride was one of the few bright spots for the Cardinals in a forgettable season finale. The rookie tight end finishes with 29 receptions for 265 yards and a touchdown, with most of that production coming down the stretch in place of injured starter Zach Ertz (knee). The latter had major surgery to his knee in November, so McBride could continue starting for Arizona to begin the 2023 campaign.
Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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First career touchdown
McBride recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: McBride showed immediate rapport with David Blough and tied for the team lead in targets. He turned that into career-high marks in receptions and yards, highlighted by long gains of 26, 16 and 14 yards. In addition to the big plays, McBride hauled in his first career touchdown on a four-yard catch early in the second quarter. McBride had a slow start to his rookie season, but he now has at least three receptions in five of his last six games.
Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Nabs three receptions Sunday
McBride finished with three receptions for 17 yards on four targets in Sunday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The rookie tight end's target count and playing time (he logged 85 percent of the offensive snaps) didn't change much with Trace McSorley directing the offense, but McBride's efficiency trended back down along with most of Arizona's other pass catchers except for Greg Dortch (10 catches for 98 yards) while the third-string quarterback was at the helm. Colt McCoy has since cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and should take back the reins of the offense from McSorley while Kyler Murray (knee)…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out against Denver
McBride recorded four receptions on five targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: McBride has operated as Arizona's top tight end since Zach Ertz (knee) went down in Week 10, though entering Sunday's game he had yet to top 28 receiving yards in a game. However, McBride showed particularly strong rapport with Trace McSorley and managed lengthy receptions of 29 and 14 yards to account for the majority of his production. With both DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown still dominating targets, McBride could see inconsistent usage to close his rookie campaign, though Sunday's…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals three catches Monday
McBride recorded three catches (on six targets) for 28 yards during Monday's 27-13 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: After notching three receptions total (all in Week 4) in the first eight appearances of his career, the 2022 second-round pick now has at least one catch in four consecutive games. His boost in usage coincided with Zach Ertz's season-ending injury to his left knee, and McBride has responded with a cumulative 9-50-0 line on 14 targets during the aforementioned span. McBride may be forced to work with backup quarterback Colt McCoy for the rest of the campaign after Kyler Murray left Monday's…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Manages one catch in Week 12
McBride hauled in one of three targets for one yard during Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: McBride has paced Cardinals tight ends in snap share (79 percent Sunday) since Zach Ertz suffered a season-ending knee injury early in Week 10, with Maxx Williams (26 percent) and Stephen Anderson (18 percent) well behind the rookie second-round pick. Still, McBride hasn't done much with the increased workload, recording a cumulative 6-22-0 line on eight targets over the last three games. His play count should remain high, but wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown are the top…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Records career-best four receptions
McBride tallied four catches on four targets for 14 yards during Monday's 38-10 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: In the Cardinals' first game without Zach Ertz due to a likely season-ending knee injury, McBride saw the biggest workload among the team's tight ends, earning a 76 percent snap share to Maxx Williams' 18 percent and Stephen Anderson's 10 percent. McBride also doubled up that duo in yards and targets, however unimpressive his totals were. The rookie second-round pick's production could become more consistent once Kyler Murray (hamstring) -- and not Colt McCoy or Trace McSorley -- is back…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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Set for larger role sans Ertz
McBride is poised for a bigger role in the Cardinals offense with Zach Ertz (knee) out indefinitely, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Following Ertz's early departure Sunday at the Rams, McBride earned his largest snap share of his rookie campaign, earning 91 percent of the offensive plays. McBride fumbled and recovered his only catch of the day -- which marked his first reception since Week 4 -- but he's hauled in all four of his targets for 31 yards through nine appearances. The 2022 second-round pick will join forces with veteran Stephen Anderson to handle tight end snaps in place of Ertz, potentially for the rest of the…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 8:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Regular usage continues in Week 9
McBride logged 13 of 63 offensive snaps during Sunday's 31-21 defeat to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Since seeing the first three targets of his career Week 4, the rookie second-round pick has received consistent offensive snaps in five games in the interim. That said, McBride hasn't been targeted during that stretch, despite earning at least a 21 percent share of the plays. Meanwhile, veteran Zach Ertz continues to dominate reps at tight end for the Cardinals with 68 targets through nine contests, a reality that makes McBride a fantasy nonentity in the middle of his first pro campaign.
Published: Tue, Nov 8 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Remains active, but output lacking
McBride logged 34 of 66 offensive snaps and 24 more plays on special teams during Thursday's 42-34 win versus the Saints.
Analysis: Selected in the second round of this year's draft, McBride made his pro debut Week 2 and has been a regular at tight end over the last four games, but his only tallies on offense so far occurred during a three-catch performance Week 4. He has logged time on special teams in all six appearances this season, but his first (and only) tackle in kick or punt coverage came Thursday. Considering Zach Ertz dominates snaps and targets at his position, McBride may continue his quiet ways for the…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 21 at 9:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Records first catches of career
McBride reeled in all three targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 26-16 victory at Carolina.
Analysis: McBride was on the receiving end of quarterback Kyler Murray's first pass of the game, and by the time the clock hit 0:00, the rookie second-round pick had blown away his usage from his first two career appearances, logging 32 of 76 snaps on offense after handling five combined between Weeks 2 and 3. If his increase in playing time continues, McBride now may be the Cardinals' clear-cut No. 2 tight end behind Zach Ertz moving forward. However, considering Ertz's snap share has hovered between 82…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 4 at 9:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Role to expand, but when?
McBride's role in the Cardinals offense is expected to grow as the season goes on, Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Coach Kliff Kingsbury said as much after Friday's practice, relaying McBride is "doing better and better." The rookie second-round pick was a healthy scratch Week 1, then logged just one offensive snap and 10 plays on special teams this past Sunday in Las Vegas. He's stuck behind top tight end Zach Ertz and a pair of veterans in Maxx Williams and Stephen Anderson, so managers may have to play the waiting game for McBride to get regular work in the offense. McBride's next chance to do so arrives…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 23 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Has quiet pro debut
McBride notched one offensive snap and 10 plays on special teams during Sunday's 29-23 overtime victory at Las Vegas.
Analysis: Despite being a second-round pick, the rookie was a healthy scratch in the season opener while all of Zach Ertz, Maxx Williams and Stephen Anderson were active and saw offensive snaps. The aforementioned trio of tight ends again mixed into the offense Sunday, but McBride was active this time for a single play. He may have a steep path to regular work as long as Ertz, Williams and Anderson are available, but McBride at least has that first snap on offense behind him.
Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 8:52pm by Rotowire.com
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NFL debut delayed
McBride (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Despite Zach Ertz coming back from a calf injury that sidelined him for more than a month and Maxx Williams returning from a torn ACL suffered last October, McBride won't see NFL action in his first opportunity to do so. It may come as a surprise considering the Cardinals spent a second-round pick on the tight end back in April, but McBride will have to wait until potentially next Sunday at Las Vegas to see the field in an official game.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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No targets in preseason finale
McBride wasn't targeted on 35 offensive snaps during Saturday's preseason loss at Tennessee.
Analysis: Since missing the Cardinals' first exhibition due to a sore back, McBride has been able to suit up for the team's final two preseason contests, failing to haul in either of his targets while racking up 66 snaps on offense and 14 more on special teams. Of course, the rookie second-round pick has yet to work in a game with starting quarterback Kyler Murray, so his prospects should improve once Week 1 arrives. Top tight end Zach Ertz (calf) didn't play in the preseason, and Maxx Williams is still…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 28 at 6:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees first preseason action
McBride (back) was unable to catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 24-17 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: McBride was dealing with a minor back injury heading into this contest, so his availability in the second week of the preseason bodes well for the rookie's status as Week 1 approaches. That's important news from a fantasy perspective, given that projected starter Zach Ertz (calf) still is without a concrete timetable to return. McBride -- who was the first tight end taken off the board in 2022 -- didn't get many opportunities to flash his skills against Baltimore, but he should get a better…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 22 at 1:39am by Rotowire.com
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Will play in second preseason game
Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that McBride (back) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Ravens, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: McBride sat out the preseason opener due to lingering back soreness, but he appears ready for his first NFL game action. The rookie second-round pick was a standout receiver at Colorado State but will presumably be the No. 3 tight end on the Cardinals depth chart if Zach Ertz (calf) and Maxx Williams (knee) are healthy Week 1.
Published: Wed, Aug 17 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely sitting for preseason opener
McBride (back) may not be able to play during Friday's preseason game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: The 6-foot-3, 249-pound tight end has been dealing with some back soreness through the August portion of training camp, but the team hasn't expressed too much concern about the issue. McBride was the first tight end selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, but with Zach Ertz the presumed starter, the 22-year-old could find himself third on Arizona's depth chart if Maxx Williams (knee) is cleared to play by Week 1. McBride will likely partake in preseason action at some point, but it looks like he'll…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 10 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing it safe with back issue
Arizona will continue to have McBride sit out of practice for a couple more days while he deals with back soreness ahead of the team's first preseason game Friday night, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals' reluctance to rush McBride back to practice is understandable after the team selected him in the second round of this year's draft. Nevertheless, coach Kliff Kingsbury has been optimistic that the tight end will be available for the team's first preseason matchup against Cincinnati. McBride likely will slot in as Arizona's No. 3 tight end behind Zach Ertz and Maxx Williams, and he should see plenty of run in the exhibition opener if he's available, according to Weinfuss.
Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with back soreness
McBride has missed a couple practices with a sore back, but coach Kliff Kingsbury is still hopeful to have the rookie available next Friday (Aug. 12) for the Cardinals' preseason opener against Cincinnati, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McBride could see quite a bit of run this preseason, as he's unlikely to have a huge role once the games count, barring an injury to veteran tight end Zach Ertz. The Cardinals also have Maxx Williams, who is coming back from an ACL injury and was activated from the PUP list Thursday morning. Williams isn't likely to catch many passes, but his size and blocking advantage could get him on the field over McBride as the second tight end. It thus looks like an uphill battle to fantasy relevance for…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 4 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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