Arizona Cardinals officially re-sign Joshua Karty, P.J. Mustipher

The Arizona Cardinals kicked off their offseason program on Tuesday, and announced two roster moves that were formalities. Kicker Joshua Karty and defensive lineman P.J. Mustipher both signed their one-year tenders as exclusive rights free agents.

Exclusive rights free agents are players with less than three credited seasons whose contract expired. If a team offers them a tender, their only option is to sign it or not play. They cannot sign elsewhere.

The Cardinals chose not to tender one exclusive rights free agent — tight end Travis Vokolek. Vokolek suffered a season-ending neck injury in Week 5. We can assume he wasn't tendered because he isn't healthy.

Karty was signed from the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad late last season but never played a game for the Cardinals. In eight games for the Rams last season, he made 10-of-15 field goals and 23-of-26 extra points.

He will compete for the kicking job for the Cardinals with Chad Ryland, who was also re-signed this offseason.

Mustipher appeared in 15 games for the Cardinals in 2025. He had 32 tackles, a tackle for loss and a tipped pass. He will compete for a roster spot again and role on defense.

Both players' contracts will pay them a little less than $1.1 million, but nothing is guaranteed.

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