TEMPE — The Arizona Cardinals began their initial 53-man roster cuts on Monday.
The team released 12 players a day before cutdown day, including quarterback Clayton Tune.
The writing was on the wall for Tune after the team brought in backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett this offseason. Brissett was arguably Arizona’s biggest outside offensive addition this year.
He played up to that thinking this preseason behind a pair of strong showings that included three touchdowns in abbreviated performances.
In 13 career games (one start) for the Cardinals, Tune completed 60.9% of his throws for 70 yards. He tossed two interceptions during that span.
A full look at Arizona Cardinals roster cuts
– Wide receiver Andre Baccellia
– Cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe
– Tight end Oscar Cardenas
– Offensive lineman McClendon Curtis
– Cornerback Steven Gilmore
– Defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins
– Linebacker Vi Jones
– Offensive lineman Roy Mbaeteka
– Wide receiver Nate McCollum
– Quarterback Clayton Tune
– Offensive lineman Dohnovan West
– Linebacker Benton Whitley
While the list of players won’t make the initial 53-man roster, there is still a chance some find their way back to the team as practice squad members.
A good example of that is Baccellia, who has been a common Cardinals cut since joining the team in 2021.
He again finds himself on the cutting room floor but is expected to return as a practice squad body.
Offensive lineman Roy Mbaeteka should also be back with Arizona’s practice squad.
Much like tight end Bernhard Seikovits, Mbaeteka does not count toward the team’s 16 practice squad spots due to his International Player Pathway Program status.
The Cardinals must make the rest of their roster cuts by 1 p.m. Tuesday.