NegativeInjurySun, July 26, 2026
Vokolek retires at 28 after serious neck injury in Week 6 kickoff play.
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Vokolek, a 28-year-old Arizona Cardinals tight end, retired due to a serious neck injury suffered in Week 6 of the 2025 season against the Indianapolis Colts. The injury occurred on a kickoff play when he was pushed by Colts linebacker Segun Olubi, landed wrong, and hit the ground awkwardly; he was stretchered off the field with both arms strapped down. He was placed on injured reserve and the Cardinals did not tender him a contract in the offseason, making him a free agent before his retirement decision.
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He is retiring at the age of 28 due to a serious neck injury he suffered last year in Week 6 on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. In the play, Vokolek was pushed by Colts linebacker Segun Olubi on a kickoff. Vokolek then landed wrong and hit the ground awkwardly. The stretcher was summoned with both of his arms strapped down, and was taken off the field via the medical cart.
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- Vokolek, a 28-year-old Arizona Cardinals tight end, retired due to a serious neck injury suffered in Week 6 of the 2025 season against the Indianapolis Colts. The injury occurred on a kickoff play when he was pushed by Colts linebacker Segun Olubi, landed wrong, and hit the ground awkwardly; he was stretchered off the field with both arms strapped down. He was placed on injured reserve and the Cardinals did not tender him a contract in the offseason, making him a free agent before his retirement decision.
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