Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, reports the Cardinals were interested in keeping recently reinstated LB Daryl Washington.
However, the issue was that his anticipated role prevented the two sides from determining a suitable role for him after they used their first-round pick on LB Hasson Reddick.
Washington also provided Pro Football Talk with a statement regarding his release:
“I want to thank the Cardinals organization, especially Mr. Bidwell and Steve Keim for drafting and believing in me, and their continued support.