Arizona Cardinals tight end Travis Vokolek, 28, has medically retired from the NFL after a neck injury suffered in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts last October, leaving him immobilized on a stretcher. He was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the 2025 season and later announced his retirement on Instagram after consultations with doctors and neurologists. Vokolek thanked his wife and teammates for their support and credited the Cardinals’ medical staff with first-class care. His brief Cardinals tenure began in 2023 after signing with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent, and he appeared in five games in the 2025 season, contributing on special teams and earning a role on offense. Across reports, outlets noted his rise from fringe roster status to a measurable NFL contributor before the neck injury and retirement. He ends his career with no career receiving targets.