The Arizona Cardinals have recently parted ways with defensive end Chandler Jones, ending a tumultuous month for the team. Jones had been with the Cardinals since 2016, and was one of the most productive players in the league. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL in sacks in 2017.
The Cardinals had been trying to restructure Jones’ contract for some time, but were unable to come to an agreement. The team ultimately decided to release him, citing salary cap constraints as the primary reason. This move will save the team nearly $15 million in cap space, which they can use to sign other players.
The loss of Jones is a big blow to the Cardinals’ defense. He was one of the most consistent and reliable players on the team, and his leadership will be sorely missed. The team will now have to find a way to replace his production, which won’t be easy.
The release of Jones is just the latest in a string of difficult decisions for the Cardinals. In March, they released running back David Johnson, who had been with the team since 2015. They also traded away quarterback Josh Rosen, who had been their first-round pick in 2018.
The Cardinals have had a challenging month, but they are hoping that these moves will help them build a stronger team for the future. They have already signed several free agents and made some trades, and they are hoping that these moves will help them compete in the upcoming season.
Only time will tell if these moves will pay off for the Cardinals, but for now, they are saying goodbye to one of their most productive players in Chandler Jones. His leadership and production will be sorely missed, and it remains to be seen how the team will replace him.
