Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche was a bust long before the Cardinals released him Saturday evening.
From the time he was drafted 29th overall in 2016, Nkemdiche displayed consistent indifference to becoming a productive player.
Former coach Bruce Arians was critical of Nkemdiche’s work ethic in his first few weeks with the team, and Nkemdiche never changed in subsequent years.
With Nkemdiche gone, only three of General Manager Steve Keim’s seven first-round picks remain with the team. That includes quarterback Kyler Murray, this year’s first overall pick, and tackle D.J. Humphries and linebacker Haason Reddick.