After several weeks’ speculation and just as what has been expected, the Arizona Cardinals announced on Thursday that they have release starting safety Antrel Rolle, who is due a $4 million roster bonus on March 19 and $8 million salary in 2010 season.
Thus Rolle joined former starting inside linebacker Karlos Dansby on the free agent market. Dansby was given the franchise tag for both for the past two years but was released this offseason to become an unrestricted free agent.
Putting on Cardinals jersey in 2005 as a first-round draft pick, Rolle began his pro career as a cornerback but was switched to safety in 2008. Playing in 68 regular-season games, Rolle started in 59 of them and had 12 interceptions, four forced fumbles and 1 1/2 sacks. In addition, he had an interception and a fumble recovery in six postseason games.
On the same day of releasing Rolle, the Cardinals tendered one-year contract offers to five players: wide receiver Steve Breaston, guard Deuce Lutui, center Lyle Sendlein, tight end Ben Patrick and nose tackle Gabe Watson.
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