Cardinals Release Davis-Gaither, Nichols, Save Cap Space

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Arizona Cardinals kicked off their offseason with a key move by releasing two veteran defensive players. They let go of linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaether and defensive lineman Balal Nichols. This comes as the team plans to move on from quarterback Kyler Murray. Davis-Gaether joined from the Bengals but never became a full-time starter here. He racked up tackles but they were mostly downfield and not game-changing. Meanwhile Nichols struggled with injuries from the start. Nichols only played in 10 games last season, logging just 2.34 snaps. His signing turned into a disappointment as he never got a real chance to prove himself on the field. These releases free up nearly $11 million in salary cap space. That gives the Cardinals more room to build for next year. Fans see this as a smart reset on defense. Both players now hit the free agent market, wishing them luck in their next stops.

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