The deadline for NFL teams to make cuts to get down to the 53-man roster was at 1 p.m. MST (4 p.m. ET) Tuesday.
The Arizona Cardinals made some big decisions at that NFL roster cut deadline .
What did the team do?
Look back at our 2024 Arizona Cardinals live roster cuts tracker for updates on the NFL team's moves at the deadline. The team's backup quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive depth were among the areas to monitor as the team released players to get down to the 53-player limit.
Arizona Cardinals roster cuts: What to know about NFL team's 53-player roster deadline
The Cardinals announced that they have released the following players at the NFC cut deadline, with RB Michael Carter and linebacker Krys Barnes among them.
- Wide receiver Andre Baccellia
- Linebacker Markus Bailey
- Linebacker Krys Barnes
- Offensive lineman Jackson Barton
- Running back Michael Carter
- Defensive lineman T.J. Carter
- Safety Andre Chachere
- Wide receiver Dan Chisena
- Cornerback Jaden Davis
- Running back Hassan Hall
- Offensive lineman Marquis Hayes Jr.
- Defensive lineman Phil Hoskins
- Offensive lineman Keith Ismael
- Defensive lineman Naquan Jones
- Linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams
- Defensive lineman Myles Murphy
- Linebacker Trevor Nowaske
- Wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer
- Cornerback Bobby Price
- Quarterback Desmond Ridder
- Tight end Bernhard Seikovits
- Linebacker Tyreke Smith
- Defensive lineman Ben Stille
- Tight end Blake Whiteheart
- Offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson
- Cornerback Divaad Wilson
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The team also placed offensive lineman Christian Jones , running back Tony Jones Jr . and defensive lineman Darius Robinson on injured reserve. Christian Jones and Darius Robinson have both been designated to return. The Cardinals also waived/injured tight end Sage Surratt .
The Cardinals also announced that they have agreed to a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, sending linebacker Cameron Thomas to the Chiefs in exchange for the seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft that the Chiefs acquired from the New York Jets. That deal is pending a physical.
The NFL cut deadline has passed (1 p.m. MST), so we should be getting the official word on who the Cardinals have released soon.
According to reports, the team has waived the following players, joining others previously mentioned:
- OLB T.J. Carter
- TE Blake Whiteheart
NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reports that Arizona has cut CB Bobby Price.
Price played in six games with the Cardinals last season.
According to various reports, the Cardinals have made a few more roster decisions. They waived defensive lineman Naquan Jones and offensive lineman Marquis Hayes. They also released receiver Andre Baccellia.
Their roster is down to 78, meaning they need to make 25 more cuts before 1 p.m.
The Arizona Cardinals are releasing QB Desmond Ridder, according to a report from NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
Ridder had been in a battle with Clayton Tune to be the backup QB to Kyler Murray.
The Cardinals traded for him in the offseason, sending QR Rondale Moore to the Atlanta Falcons.
Many think the Cardinals could try adding a backup quarterback via the waiver wire after the NFL cut deadline Tuesday.
Read more: Cardinals release former Falcons starting QB Desmond Ridder
Pass rusher is a huge question mark for Arizona this season and ESPN's Bill Barnwell has a suggestion to help the team at the position.
He thinks the Cardinals should trade for New York Giants edge Azeez Ojulari before the NFL cut deadline Tuesday.
If the name Ojulari sounds familiar, it's because he is the brother of current Cardinals edge BJ Ojulari, who is injured.
Barnwell wrote: "Selected by Dave Gettleman in the final draft of the prior regime in New York, Ojulari got off to a promising start as a rookie, racking up eight sacks and 13 knockdowns. Since then, injuries have limited him to eight sacks across 18 games over the past two seasons. He could be a useful player to hold in reserve, but the Giants might want to recoup some of the draft capital they sent the Panthers for (Brian) Burns if they can get a good offer in Ojulari’s final season before free agency."
Sports Illustrated's Donnie Druin speculated that the Cardinals could be in line to make a big move at pass rusher after trading Cameron Thomas, speculating that Haason Reddick or Yannick Ngakoue could end up in Arizona.
He wrote: "Perhaps the talents of Haason Reddick could return - the Cardinals would have to pay some big bucks to their former first-round pick, though he'd easily walk into Arizona as the top pass rusher and has previous experience with Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon, who was his defensive coordinator during their time together in Philadelphia. Perhaps free agent Yannick Ngakoue is in the mix, though the player who was once one of the best in the business played just 13 games last year and would likely arrive on a one-year prove-it deal out of free agency."
NFL Media reported Monday night that the Arizona Cardinals traded edge rusher Cameron Thomas to the Kansas City Chiefs for a seventh round pick.
The Cardinals drafted Thomas out of San Diego State in the third round in 2022.
The trade might open a spot for Jesse Luketa to make the Arizona Cardinals' 53-player roster.
Details: Arizona Cardinals trade edge rusher to the Kansas City Chiefs as cuts loom
The Cardinals announced on Monday afternoon that they had released six players.
- Wide receiver Daylen Baldwin
- Linebacker Chris Garrett
- Cornerback Delonte Hood
- Safety Verone McKinley III
- Cornerback Michael Ojemudia
- Offensive lineman Austen Pleasants
Could the Cardinals bolster their depth behind Kyler Murray at quarterback after the NFL cut deadline Tuesday?
The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman took a list at five potential options for Arizona at QB2, including veteran QB Ryan Tannehill.
To see all five of his potential backup QB options for the Cardinals, click here .
The Arizona Republic's Theo Mackie has made his latest projection of what the 53-man roster could look like on Tuesday afternoon.
Among his projections? He has Arizona keeping just two quarterbacks on the roster.
To see his projections for the Cardinals' 53-man roster, click here .
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The Arizona Republic's Theo Mackie broke down the winners and losers from Arizona's preseason after the team's loss to the Denver Broncos in their final preseason game.
Who among the winners could earn a roster spot?
Receiver Xavier Weaver is an undrafted free agent who impressed for the Cardinals.
Running back Michael Carter could also be a potential winner for Arizona, as it looks like the team might keep five running backs.
For Mackie's complete analysis, click here .
The Republic's Greg Moore wrote about Arizona's backup QB competition after the Cardinals' loss to the Broncos.
He thinks the competition is over, with one candidate playing himself out of the job with his performance in Denver.
For Moore's commentary on Clayton Tune, Desmond Ridder and the competition to back up Kyler Murray, click here .
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The Republic's Bob McManaman wrote about the potential of Arizona trading for Los Angeles Rams LB Ernest Jones IV after reports surfaced that he is available.
Could the Cardinals, who are always looking to improve their roster, add Jones?
Jones, 24, led the Rams with 145 total tackles last season, which ranked just outside the Top 10 in the NFL.
For McManaman's insight on Jones and Arizona, click here .
More Arizona Cardinals roster analysis before 2024 NFL cut deadline:
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