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Another one of the big signings for Monti Ossenfort is one and done.
The Arizona Cardinals are releasing Dalvin Tomlinson:
Tomlinson was supposed to be an integral piece in an improving defense, and instead was basically a non-factor eating up cap space.
Moving on after one season makes sense, because you need to show some change on the defensive side of the ball, since you are retaining Nick Rallis.
Tomlinson’s release means the Arizona Cardinals defensive front is before free agency is:
* Walter Nolen
* Darius Robinson
* Dante Stills
* Zachary Carter
The Cardinals have spent an astounding amount of money along their defensive line under Monti Ossenfort, and have absolutely nothing to show for it.
Think about this, since the hiring of Monti, the team has signed or drafted the following:
2023 - Carlos Watkins, L.J. Collier, Dante Stills2024 - Justin Jones, Bilal Nichols, Darius Robinson
2025 - Dalvin Tomlinson, Walter Nolen
The three draft picks are all that remains.
What is even crazier is the lack of production.
Watkins played in two games had one sack and seven tackles.
Collier has signed three one year contracts and has played in 22 games, has 3.5 sacks and 37 total tackles.
Nichols played in 10 games and had 13 tackles
Justin Jones played in three games and had four total tackles.
Tomlinson played in 17 games had one sack and 26 tackles.
Think of this, all of those free agents played a total of 54 games, 87 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
Insane. Hopefully the draft picks continue to grow and can become impact players.
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