NFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals reportedly cut CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
The Cardinals are cutting ties with a veteran CB with 65 career starts and $1.75 million in guaranteed salary.
The Arizona Cardinals have announced they will make roster cuts before the 3 p.m. Arizona deadline. According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting is among those who may be let go. Despite having $1.75 million of his $2.39 million guaranteed salary, Murphy-Bunting's surprise departure is attributed to the team's confidence in the returning Garrett Williams to play in Week 1 after recovering from a torn Achilles.
The Cardinals might also retain Kalen King, who had been serving as the No. 2 nickelback all offseason. Because Murphy-Bunting is a vested veteran, he won't need to go through waivers, and he'll still receive his guaranteed salary. Murphy-Bunting, who is entering his third season with the Cardinals, signed a three-year contract in free agency last year.
He missed the previous season due to a knee injury sustained in the offseason. The Cardinals will finalize their roster adjustments and announce the cuts after reaching 53 players by 3 p.m. Arizona time. For more Cardinals and NFL news, listeners can tune into Cards Wire's Jess Root and other contributors on the Rise Up, See Red podcast, available on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts.
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