Back in the off-season of 2015, the Houston Texans released safety D.J. Swearinger after selecting him at No. 57 overall just two years prior. Although the South Carolina product played well, his off-the-field issues and inconsistent play led to the release. Four years later, he’s on his second stint with the Arizona Cardinals and his fourth team in as many seasons.
After being released by the Texans, Swearinger found himself to be an ineffective box safety, which led to another departure from Tampa Bay. This split-up meant the safety found himself on his third squad in his third year; the ’15 NFC Championship Cardinals team.