Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur explains lack of waiver claims

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur explains lack of waiver claims
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur addressed the team's decision to not submit any waiver claims following roster cuts earlier this week. LaFleur stated the front office remains satisfied with the current personnel, noting that introducing new players requires time to learn the scheme and coaching staff. The team opted to prioritize consistency with players who participated throughout the offseason program and training camp. While the Cardinals did not claim players off waivers, the team completed a trade for tight end Hunter Long and signed two players, Jared Harrison-Hunte and Vershon Lee, to the practice squad on Tuesday. According to league data, only 29 of the nearly 800 players placed on waivers were assigned to new teams this cycle. The Cardinals coaching staff continues to evaluate potential roster upgrades while balancing the integration of new personnel.

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  • The Cardinals made no waiver claims following the reduction to a 53-man roster.
  • Mike LaFleur noted that incoming players face a learning curve regarding team schemes and coaches.
  • Jared Harrison-Hunte and Vershon Lee joined the practice squad on Tuesday.
  • The team previously acquired tight end Hunter Long via trade.
  • Only 29 players were claimed across the entire NFL from the initial waiver pool.
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