HB has been cut

[TJ]

I heard Giants and Saints interested in Matthieu

So will about 25 other teams.

 

[BW52]

So will about 25 other teams.

Yeah every team needs somebody to chase those open receivers downfield.

 

[Cards_Campos]

I know we had to do it but I hate it!! Dude will be an all pro somewhere watch .

 

[Ronin]

Kent Somers‏Verified account@kentsomers 21s22 seconds ago
Mathieu’s contract ext in ’16 was designed to be evaluated in ’18. Strong argument to be made the Cardinals signed him to that deal before they should have, 8 months after second ACL injury.

 

[NMCard]

Always enjoyed watching him play.

 

[Dayman]

That contract was just too insane unless HB played at a DPOY level, which seems like a real stretch. It's why you don't sign guys based on emotion.

This is the second of Keim's third round "finds" to move on already this year. Without those, his draft resume starts looking super rough.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

I wouldn't be surprised if he winds up in Seattle.

Also, could see Ravens or Steelers come calling.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

I think it's a mistake.

 

[Ronin]

Ian Rapoport‏Verified account@RapSheet 11s12 seconds ago
Newly released #AZCardinals CB Tyrann Mathieu messaged me: "I'm ready for the new challenge! Ready to take my spot as top DB. Fresh starts are good!"

 

[CardNots]

sucks wind

TM, thanks for the memories...

 

[sportznutt]

We have all this extra money now for whom?

 

[sportznutt]

He will be missed.

 

[redheat]

Normally side with players but if there was one that owed us it’s him. Taking him in 3rd, providing support and contract after multiple injuries.

 

[Ronin]

Chris Wesseling‏Verified account@ChrisWesseling 2m2 minutes ago
Mathieu will be in high demand, per @wyche89, who just said on @nflnetwork’s #FreeAgencyFrenzy that 2 coaches have already contacted him expressing hope that their teams will chase Honey Badger.

 

[unseenaz]

Ugh. Worst offseason ever.

 

[CardsFan88]

Veldheer almost retired last year. This and not getting Norwell (if we tried) might have pushed decisions this way.

 

[Shane]

How much cap relief does him and Veldheer provide? And what FA are even worth going after that necessitated cutting them?

 

[Minski]

More holes created. I know this has probably been outlined loads before, but what is the cap saving and cap hit on both these releases?

 

[BleedRed]

Damn, hate to see this happen but completely understand it. Was a shell of the player he was prior to injury and not worth the price tag. Wish him the best and hate to see him go.

 

[TJ]

4.8 savings with 9 mil in dead money this year. Could've spread it to 2019.

Yep, Keim is in rebuild mode.

 

[CardNots]

Bigger surprise is keeping Iupati, but it's slim pickings in FA.

Thought they would keep him as he is a road grader for the running game. Veldi’s retirement doomed him. They have someone not on the current roster in mind.

 

[Minski]

Wasn’t he starting to come good towards the end of the season? Maybe another Campbell on our hands??

 

[CardsFan88]

How much cap relief does him and Veldheer provide? And what FA are even worth going after that necessitated cutting them?

According to spotrac, if we take Mathieu's hit now (non june 1st cut), cut Veldheer, and Bradford's cap hit is 15mill this season, and we omit Glennon, we have 17 mill cap space.

This is still with Buccannon's ~8mill cap hold. Not sure if draft picks included.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

4.8 savings with 9 mil in dead money this year. Could've spread it to 2019.

Yep, Keim is in rebuild mode.

Did they confirm he's not a June 1st designation? If he is, the savings is $11 million this year.

 

[Ronin]

Kent Somers‏Verified account@kentsomers 3m3 minutes ago
Mathieu is not a post June 1 designation. So Cardinals free $4.8 m of cap space. But Mathieu accounts for $9 million dead money.