Cardinals Free Up Cap Space, Release Tomlinson & Murray

0:00It's March 7th for the NFL, let's get into it. The Arizona Cardinals made a big move on Friday by releasing veteran defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to free up salary cap space ahead of free. Agency. The 32-year-old had a cap hit of $16.2 million and his release saved the team $9.4 million. Tomlinson, a nine-year NFL veteran, joined the Cardinals last year on a two-year deal worth $29 million, but only played one season. He appeared in all 17 games, notching 26 tackles and one sack before becoming a free agent again. This cut gives Arizona more flexibility, pushing their total cap space to around $50 million as they gear up for the offseason. Fans and analysts see it as part of a roster overhaul to rebuild the defense and offense. The team is also set to release quarterback Kyler Murray when the new league year starts, which will create even more room under the cap. That move signals a fresh start at the position after Murray's time with the Cardinals.

1:03Free agency negotiations can begin during the legal tampering window on March 9th, with deals official on March 11th. Arizona plans to target a new quarterback and other key pieces to bounce back next season. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.