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All cap figures in this article were sourced from Over the Cap. Any number in parentheses is the cap savings created in 2024 by cutting that player.
Arizona Cardinals
LG Dennis Daley ($1.6 million)
Daley signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals last offseason but missed the first two months of the year while on injured reserve. He ultimately appeared in just five games. Per Pro Football Focus, he allowed two sacks and seven pressures on 95 pass-blocking reps. He received disastrous pass and run-blocking grades.
Should they choose to make a bigger cut, D.J. Humphries may be the first name GM Monti Ossenfort looks at. Humphries suffered a torn ACL late in the 2023 season. He also suffered MCL damage, delaying his surgery and subsequent recovery. After factoring in the likely injury protection benefit Humphries will receive, cutting him would net the Cardinals roughly $7.8 million in cap savings. Kelvin Beachum’s future in Arizona depends on how the Cardinals approach the draft and Humphries’ contract. James Conner played well in 2023. Cutting him would give the Cardinals $5.9 million in cap space, though they would then need to backfill his role via the draft or free agency.
Atlanta Falcons
QB Taylor Heinicke ($7 million)
Heinicke was brought in on a two-year deal as the backup to Desmond Ridder last offseason. He eventually took over the starting job but didn’t fare much better than Ridder. Heinicke threw five touchdowns and four picks. His team went 1-4 in his five appearances, four of which were starts. There are worse backups in the league, but there are also far cheaper options.
Slot corner Mike Hughes could also be looking for a new home for 2024. The Falcons can save $3.1 million by cutting PFF’s No. 109-ranked cornerback. Jonnu Smith ($6.5 million) quietly put together a solid season of 50 grabs for 582 yards and three scores. As a backup tight end, the new coaching staff may still view him as expendable.
Baltimore Ravens
EDGE Tyus Bowser ($5.5…
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Author : NBC Sports
Publish date : 2024-02-15 14:06:00
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