The Arizona Cardinals re-signed free agent defensive lineman Rodney Gunter on Monday. In doing so, the projected starting lineup for the Cardinals defense is complete.
Here is what the starting lineup would look like as of today:
Defensive line
Darius Philon, DE
Corey Peters, NT
Rodney Gunter, DE
Linebackers
Terrell Suggs, OLB
Haason Reddick, ILB
Jordan Hicks, ILB
Chandler Jones, OLB
Cornerbacks
Patrick Peterson
Robert Alford
Tramaine Brock (nickel back)
Safeties
D.J. Swearinger
Budda Baker
On the defensive line, Robert Nkemdiche will be the in mix once he recovers fully from his torn ACL. The third cornerback could certainly change, but Brock is likely the guy for now, even though it might be Alford who actually slides over into the slot.
With the starting positions filled, the Cardinals are not forced to make any specific picks in the NFL draft, allowing them to follow their board and pick the most talented players available with their selections.
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