The Arizona Cardinals made a surprising release of a veteran defensive back early in the season when they cut ties with safety D.J. Swearinger. Following the team’s 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, they are doing it again.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, they are releasing veteran cornerback Tramaine Brock.
Source: The #AZCardinals are waiving veteran CB Tramaine Brock, which is a surprise. He’s been their top-rated cover corner, per @PFF, and now goes on waivers.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 2, 2019
Brock played in 10 of the team’s 12 games and started seven. He was the team’s No. 1 corner for the first six weeks of the season while Patrick Peterson was suspended.
His release means the Cardinals will likely rely on Kevin Peterson or Chris Jones the rest of the year. Brock saw his role changed recently. Playing primarily in the slot since Peterson’s reinstatement, he only played outside on Sunday with Byron Murphy sliding into the slot. Brock was still the third cornerback but covered an outside receiver.
Perhaps some things were said or maybe Murphy has made enough progress to allow him to manage the slot. Kevin Peterson has made some plays in limited playing time this season.
The Cardinals are 3-8-1 on the season and have lost five games in a row. The defense is last in the league against the pass.
Brock finishes the season with Arizona with 37 tackles and three pass breakups. He did not record an interception this season.
Swearinger has been cut. Brock is getting cut. Linebacker Haason Reddick has been benched. What other changes could be coming?
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