The Arizona Cardinals made their initial cuts and roster moves. With their moves, they stand at 51 players on the roster. They are expected to add players via waiver claims and sign other players to address positions of need and to upgrade the roster talent in general.
Therefore, there are those on the roster who should not feel comfortable about their spot the roster quite yet.
Who are those players?
DL Miles Brown
Brown was the only undrafted rookie to make the team. However, he is the sixth defensive lineman and the team could look to add at the position. However, it is possible they like him enough to stash on the roster like they did with Olsen Pierre a few years ago.
LB Dennis Gardeck
Gardeck fell down the depth chart in the preseason. The Cardinals have six inside linebackers on the roster currently. They could look to add to the position or he could be the guy to go when they add players at other positions.
Tanner Vallejo
Vallejo is in exactly the same situation as Gardeck. He is one of six at the position and could be one of the first to go.
OLB Pete Robertson
Robertson had a great preseason and is in a nice spot as the fourth OLB. However, it might be a position the Cardinals try to upgrade. He is undersized for the position.
OL Jeremy Vujnovich
Vujnovich was a bit of a surprise to make the team. The Cardinals already have two backup interior linemen in Mason Cole and Lamont Gaillard. Perhaps they will try to trade him but he could be one of the first to go, especially if they add another tackle.
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