The NFL season is just two weeks away, and for many of us, that’s pure excitement. But for 34 players on the Arizona Cardinals, yesterday was a gut punch, as the team finalized its initial 53-man roster with some serious cuts. It’s always a tough day across the league when dreams get put on hold.
Arizona’s Roster Gets Gutted
The Cardinals didn’t hold back, making 34 moves to get their roster down to the league-mandated 53. The released players include some names you might recognize. Linebacker Owen Pappoe, who was just on the field in Canton, Ohio a few weeks ago for the Hall of Fame Game, got released. He was joined by fellow linebackers Eugene Asante, Elliott Brown, and Cameron Robertson. The secondary saw a ton of cuts too, with safeties Devyn Bobby, Hudson Clark, Isaiah Oliver, and cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting among those let go. Offensively, quarterback Kedon Slovis, running backs Evan Hull and Tre Stewart, and wide receivers Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Harrison Wallace III were all released. That’s a massive turnover in one day.
Injury Lists Are Filling Up
It wasn’t just outright releases either; the Cards also placed a few key guys on the shelf. Running back James Conner and defensive lineman Zach Carter were both put on the IR list, though they’re designated to return later in the season. Tight end Tip Reiman landed on the PUP list, and safety Josh Minkins was waived due to injury. You just know some of these released players will land on practice squads, hoping for another shot.
The grind is real in the NFL. While the Cardinals are shaping their squad, the start of the season in just a couple of weeks means every team is scrambling to get things locked down. It’s almost go-time, folks!
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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