Josiah Deguara - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Records rare TD in 2025 Deguara secured three of five targets for 21 yards and one touchdown in 12 regular-season contests in 2025.

Impact Deguara was one of seven Cardinals to record a receiving TD this past season, which marked his first end-zone visit since he was a member of the Packers in 2021. However, he never garnered a snap share greater than 18 percent in any of his appearances and enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, so he may need to prove himself elsewhere after spending the last two years in Jacksonville (2024) and Arizona.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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HIGHLIGHT: Jacoby Brissett Finds Josiah Deguara For A 7-Yard Touchdown Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett finds Josiah Deguara for 7-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams.

JANUARY 4 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Fails to corral target in Week 16 Deguara was unable to haul in his lone target while playing eight of the Cardinals' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Quarterback Jacoby Brissett targeted tight ends on 17 of his 31 pass attempts Sunday, but Trey McBride (4-27-0 receiving line on eight targets) and Elijah Higgins (7-91-0 on eight targets) did the heavy lifting for the position group. Deguara, meanwhile, will continue to function mainly as a blocker and special-teams contributor for Arizona. Through 10 appearances, Deguara has drawn just three targets, turning them into one catch for six yards.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cards Arizona signed Degaura on Wednesday, per the NFL's transactions log.

Impact Deguara was cut by the Cardinals on Tuesday, but with the passing of this year's trade deadline, he's coming back just one day later. He should settle back into a depth role at tight end in Week 10 at Seattle.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting released Arizona released Deguara on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Deguara has played in three games for the Cardinals this season, logging a total of 11 offensive snaps and 23 special teams snaps. Now he's becoming a free agent and will start looking for his next chance with another squad.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Cardinals' active roster The Cardinals signed Deguara from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Deguara's addition to the active roster gives the Cardinals depth at tight end after Travis Vokolek (neck) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. With Vokolek and Tip Reiman (ankle) both on IR, Deguara will serve as Arizona's third-string tight end behind Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins. Deguara played in the Cardinals' Week 2 win against the Panthers, when he logged one tackle while playing 14 snaps on special teams.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Deguara reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL transaction log.

Impact Deguara was active for the first time in 2025 for Arizona's Week 2 matchup against the Panthers. He logged 14 snaps and also recorded one tackle.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Deguara was elevated from the Cardinals' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Deguara signed with Arizona's practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster in late August, but he's now set to join the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. The Cincinnati product will provide the Cardinals with additional tight end depth with Tip Reiman (foot) sidelined in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Hits the open market Deguara was released by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.

Impact Deguara will hit the open market after he compiled four catches for 48 yards over Arizona's three preseason contests. The tight end played in 15 regular-season games with the Jaguars in 2024, but he may have to settle for a practice squad spot with a new team ahead of the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Clayton Tune Finds Josiah Deguara On 26-Yard Pass Cardinals QB Clayton Tune finds TE Josiah Degaura along the sideline on 26-yard pass against the Los Vegas Raiders.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Joins Arizona Deguara signed with the Cardinals on Monday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.

Impact A 2020 third-round pick of the Packers who spent 2024 with the Jaguars, Deguara has 50 career catches for 450 yards and two touchdowns, including three catches for 14 yards a year ago. He has played on over 800 special-teams snaps over the course of his career, and he could earn a role that way on the Cardinals. Arizona's tight end room is led by Trey McBride, who caught 111 passes for 1,146 yards in 2024, and then Tip Reiman and Elijah Higgins.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three receptions in 2024 Deguara (shoulder) registered three catches on as many targets for 14 yards across 15 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Deguara signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract with the Jaguars in March of 2024 after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Packers. He failed to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but after opting to stay on the practice squad he was eventually signed to Jacksonville's active roster in late September. Deguara was mostly used on special teams, though he did see a slight uptick in offensive snaps when Evan Engram (shoulder) was sidelined due to injury. Deguara will explore his options during the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder issue Deguara (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The 2020 third-round pick from Cincinnati played 13 total snaps (three offensive and 10 on special teams) without recording any stats in Jacksonville's Week 14 win over the Titans, seemingly sustaining a shoulder injury in the process. If Deguara is sidelined for the Jags' Week 15 matchup against the Jets, it likely wouldn't affect their offensive gameplan, as he's caught just two passes in 11 games this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing minimal playing time Deguara was on the field for three of the Jaguars' 61 snaps on offense and didn't draw a target in Sunday's 32-16 win over the Patriots.

Impact Deguara has suited up in each of Jacksonville's last five games and has been limited to two receptions for 10 yards on two targets. He's played no more than 10 snaps on offense in either of those contests, but his involvement on the Jaguars' special-teams units could be enough for Jacksonville to keep him active on game days moving forward.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Jaguars signed Deguara to their active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Deguara was bumped down to Jacksonville's practice squad after playing 24 total snaps (10 offensive and 14 on special teams) during the team's Week 3 loss to the Bills, but he's now rejoined the active roster. Expect the first-year Jaguar to serve as a depth piece in Jacksonville's tight end room while also contributing on special teams in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped down to practice squad Deguara reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Deguara will elevated to the active roster for Monday's loss to the Bills, as Evan Engram (hamstring) was sidelined. The Cincinnati product saw 10 snaps on offense, catching his lone target for an eight-yard gain. If Engram isn't healthy enough to compete Sunday against the Texans, Deguara will likely get another opportunity with the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Jaguars elevated Deguara to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Bills.

Impact The Cincinnati product's elevation ensures depth at tight end with Evan Engram (hamstring) missing Jacksonville's Week 3 contest. Deguara last saw in-game action with the Packers in 2023, when he caught eight passes for 65 yards while playing 403 total snaps (187 offensive and 216 on special teams) across 15 regular-season games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Jacksonville The Jaguars signed Deguara to their practice squad Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The 2020 third-round pick out of Cincinnati spent the first four seasons of his career in Green Bay before inking a one-year deal with the Jaguars in March. Deguara failed to make Jacksonville's initial 53-man roster, but the team has decided to bring him back as a practice squad player.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Released by Jacksonville The Jaguars released Deguara on Tuesday.

Impact Deguara inked a one-year deal with the Jaguars back in March after spending the first four seasons of his career with Green Bay. The Jaguars opted to retain Evan Engram, Luke Farrell and Brenton Strange at tight end over Deguara.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josiah Deguara Absorbs Hit-Stick Tackle While Catching Mac Jones' 28-Yard Pass Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josiah Deguara catches a 28-yard pass from quarterback Mac Jones.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Tight End Josiah Deguara Signs Deal with Jacksonville Jaguars Official: Jaguars sign veteran TE Josiah Deguara as unrestricted free agent; veteran spent first four seasons with Green Bay Packers

MARCH 28, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

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MARCH 5, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

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