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Aussie rules player Joel Wilkinson among four cut by Cardinals

Arizona signed Australian rules football player Joel Wilkinson in February, but his time with the team was short-lived.

The Cardinals announced Wednesday that Wilkinson was one of four players released as they clear roster space for their rookie class.

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The 24-year-old Wilkinson retired as an Australian rules player to pursue an NFL career as a cornerback. He played for the Gold Coast Suns from 2011-13, and then played in 27 games for the Northern Blues with five goals.