Even though backup Drew Stanton hasn’t been very good this preseason, the Cardinals don’t mind going into the season with him the only guy behind starting quarterback Carson Palmer.
The Cardinals cut quarterback Matt Barkley, leaving them with just two as they got to the 53-man roster limit.
They also released veteran defensive tackle Red Bryant and safety Chris Clemons.
Their full list of cuts also included the following players: Center Taylor Boggs, cornerback Cariel Brooks, wide receiver Marquis Bundy, linebacker Donald Butler, tackle Rob Crisp, safety Matthias Farley, wide receiver Brittan Golden, cornerback Trevon Hartfield, wide receiver Chris Hubert, guard Antoine McClain, cornerback Harlan Miller, tight end Ifeanyi Momah, running back Elijhaa Penny, tackle Given Price, linebacker Shaq Riddick, wide receiver Jaxon Shipley, tight end Hakeem Valles, running back Kerwynn Williams and cornerback Ronald Zamort.
They also waived-injured linebacker Tristan Okpalaugo.
The cuts were released a full three hours after they were due to the league, which indicates coach Bruce Arians thinks he’s the only one with a cocktail hour to attend to.