Cardinals coach Bruce Arians talked up Rob Housler's pass-catching ability at OTAs.

As expected, Housler is working as Arizona's first-team tight end. Arians described Housler as "a wideout playing tight end," and believes "the sky is the limit as far as where he can get talent-wise." Housler is 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds with 4.55 speed. Arians has never made a habit of heavy tight end involvement in the passing game, but Housler is talented enough to buck the trend.

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said he considered drafting TE Rob Housler as a "big wide receiver" when he was with the Steelers.

Newly promoted Cardinals GM Steve Keim believes TE Rob Housler is an "emerging star, creating mismatches in the slot and outside."

As the former VP of player personnel, Keim likely played a big role in scouting and selecting Housler in the third of the 2011 draft. Housler's breakout season would have received more attention in fantasy circles had the QB situation not held the offense hostage for the final three months. Housler is locked in as the starter for 2013.

Cardinals placed TE Rob Housler on injured reserve with a sprained shoulder, ending his season.

The Cardinals announced Housler's season was over on Monday. WR Kerry Taylor was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding roster move. Housler's injury is just a sprained AC joint, which isn't an overly serious issue. Housler remains one of the more promising young tight ends in the game, but his 2013 fantasy value will rely almost solely on who's under center for the Gridbirds. If it is anyone like Derek Anderson/Max Hall/John Skelton/Ryan Lindley/Brian Hoyer, he'll be in trouble.

Cardinals TE Rob Housler suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's loss to the Bears, and will be unavailable for this week's finale.

Specifically, he has a sprained AC joint. It's not a serious injury. The 2011 third-round pick took a nice step forward in his sophomore campaign, reeling in 45 balls for 417 yards. His numbers would have almost certainly been better had the Cardinals not had an historically bad quarterback situation. Housler's 2013 fantasy value will depend on who's under center in Arizona, but his Dynasty arrow continues to point up.

Rob Housler was held catch-less on three targets against the Bears in Week 16.

Housler narrowly missed out on a one-handed touchdown catch down the right side of the end zone when he couldn't secure the ball falling to the ground. Otherwise, Housler was an obvious non-factor. He'll look to finish on a more positive note when the Cardinals visit the 49ers in Week 17.

Rob Housler (knee) is questionable for Week 16 after getting in his third straight limited practice on Friday.

It's actually an upgrade on last week, where Housler missed Friday's practice before suiting up against the Lions. Housler is going to play against the Bears, but with Ryan Lindley under center, he remains off the redraft-league radar.

Rob Housler (knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

The Cardinals have taken to managing Housler's reps, but he's expected to be fine for Sunday's game against the Bears. Housler is an intriguing young talent, but won't be a fantasy factor so long as Ryan Lindley is starting games for the Gridbirds.

Rob Housler (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

We saw a similar pattern out of Housler last week before he ultimately suited up against the Lions. However, his two catches for 13 yards hardly instills any confidence in him as a viable fantasy option. Housler should be avoided this week.

Rob Housler caught just two passes for 13 yards in Week 15 against the Lions.

Housler has been a decent security blanket for the inept Arizona quarterback duo, but he holds zero fantasy value. He should be avoided in Week 16, along with the rest of the Cardinals offense.