The Arizona Cardinals cut defensive tackle Wendell Bryant on Saturday, saying he didn?t fit a role.
"When you look at the numbers and who we have along the defensive line, we just didn't see a role for Wendell," Coach Dennis Green said in a statement. "We added Chike Okeafor as a starting end opposite Bertrand Berry and behind them you have a pair of veterans who have been starters, Calvin Pace and Peppi Zellner. Inside we have Kenny King returning which is a big plus. (King) missed all of last year but is back at full strength and ready to contribute. With King, Russell Davis, Darnell Dockett, and Ross Kolodziej, you have a strong veteran presence at tackle as well. Add in prospects like Antonio Smith, who was the defensive player of the year in NFL Europe, and Wendell just did not fit in for us."
April 2005 - Arizona Cardinals Wiretap
Bears Claim LB Leon Joe Off Of Waivers
The Chicago Bears claimed their fourth round draft pick from the 2004 draft, linebacker Leon Joe, off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals on Friday.
To make room for Joe, the Bears waived defensive tackle Greg Pauly.
Virus Forces Cardinals To Switch Camps
An outbreak of a virus on the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff has forced the Arizona Cardinals to pack up and move camp. The new location is not yet known.
"The overwhelming concern obviously was the health and well-being of our team," said Rod Graves, vice president of football operations. "Despite what have been extraordinary efforts on the part of everyone at NAU to accommodate our team, in the end even the slightest risk of exposure was something we cannot chance."
People infected with the virus show non life-threatening flu-like symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.