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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Cardinals are suspected to be working on retaining safety Rolle
Although most reports said that the Arizona Cardinals will release safety Antrel Rolle as they are unlikely to extend his contract before he has to pay the safety $4 million roster bonus this month, some other reports express different opinions.
NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reports the team still would remain the favorite to re-sign the Pro Bowler. And according to Cardinals general manager Rod Graves, the organization is indeed working on restructuring and extending Rolle’s current deal, which calls for more than $8 million in salary. Problem is the five-year veteran is unlikely to accept a salary cut.
Put on his Cardinals jersey as a first round draft pick, Rolle successfully changed his role from a cornerback to full-time safety in 2008. Starting 15 games in 2009 season with 72 tackles, four interceptions and 1.5 sacks, Rolle has played totally in 68 games and returned four of his 12 career interceptions for touchdowns. With such a resume, Rolle obviously has the confidence to test his value in free agent market if the Cardinals’ offer does not meet his demands.
NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reports the team still would remain the favorite to re-sign the Pro Bowler. And according to Cardinals general manager Rod Graves, the organization is indeed working on restructuring and extending Rolle’s current deal, which calls for more than $8 million in salary. Problem is the five-year veteran is unlikely to accept a salary cut.
Put on his Cardinals jersey as a first round draft pick, Rolle successfully changed his role from a cornerback to full-time safety in 2008. Starting 15 games in 2009 season with 72 tackles, four interceptions and 1.5 sacks, Rolle has played totally in 68 games and returned four of his 12 career interceptions for touchdowns. With such a resume, Rolle obviously has the confidence to test his value in free agent market if the Cardinals’ offer does not meet his demands.
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