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Cardinals release oft-injured running back Ryan Williams

Ryan WIlliams

Arizona Cardinals’ Ryan Williams pulls in a pass during practice at NFL football training camp, Friday, July 26, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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Considering he couldn’t get a uniform last year when he was healthy, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the Cardinals cut running back Ryan Williams Monday.

The former second-rounder was released along with center John Estes, linebacker Kenny Rowe and tight end Brett Brackett, according to Darren Urban of the team’s official website.

Even with Rashard Mendenhall hurt, Williams was inactive for all 16 games last year. He battled knee and shoulder problems throughout his short career, and never made much of an impact for the Cards.

With Andre Ellington emerging and Jonathan Dwyer signed this offseason they were able to declare the experiment over.