Trey McBride regrets offseason comments about Cardinals fans - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com’s ProFootballTalk reported that Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride has walked back offseason remarks he made about the team’s fan base. The article, published July 25, 2026, said McBride told reporters Saturday that his earlier comments “came out wrong” and that he should not have said them, while emphasizing that he values Cardinals supporters and likes being in Arizona.

The controversy stemmed from McBride’s appearance on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast, where he discussed the challenge of building a home fan base in a state with many residents who moved from elsewhere. According to NBCSports.com, he suggested that many people living in Arizona already support teams from other places, making it harder for the Cardinals to have a strong local following unless the team starts winning more games.

McBride’s latest comments attempted to repair that message. He praised Arizona fans as loyal, said the team wants to give them something to cheer for, and expressed optimism about the coming season. The report also framed McBride as one of the stronger pieces on a Cardinals roster still trying to improve.

The broader context is the Cardinals’ recent lack of sustained success. NBCSports.com noted that Arizona has reached the playoffs only once since 2016 and plays in a difficult NFC West. The piece argued that winning is central to attendance and enthusiasm, especially for teams that have struggled to compete.