Arizona Cardinals release veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are releasing veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting as they trim their roster to 53 players ahead of the league deadline. Murphy-Bunting, a veteran with 65 career starts, has been a consistent presence in the team's nickel coverage during the offseason. The decision comes despite the cornerback holding $1.75 million in guaranteed salary, which the team will still owe. His departure signals increased confidence in the health and availability of Garrett Williams, who has been recovering from a torn Achilles. With Kalen King also competing for reps at nickelback, the Cardinals opted to move on from Murphy-Bunting before the final roster deadline. As a vested veteran, he will not pass through waivers and is eligible to sign with any team immediately.
- •Arizona Cardinals released veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting
- •Murphy-Bunting held 65 career starts across his tenure in the league
- •The veteran remains eligible for $1.75 million in guaranteed salary
- •Garrett Williams is expected to return for Week 1 after an Achilles injury
- •The team must finalize a 53-player roster by 3 p.m. Arizona time
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — NFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals cut QB Kedon Slovis
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — NFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals cutting CB Star Thomas
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — NFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals reportedly cut CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
"The Cardinals unsurprisingly move on from QB Kedon Slovis, whose days were numbered after Carson Beck was drafted.
"The Cardinals are cutting ties with a veteran CB with 65 career starts and $1.75 million in guaranteed salary.
"Among the Cardinals' final cuts to get to 53 players, one used to be a starting cornerback for them.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:21 PMNFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals cut QB Kedon Slovis
The Cardinals unsurprisingly move on from QB Kedon Slovis, whose days were numbered after Carson Beck was drafted.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:21 PMNFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals cutting CB Star Thomas
Among the Cardinals' final cuts to get to 53 players, one used to be a starting cornerback for them.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:11 PMNFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals reportedly cut CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
The Cardinals are cutting ties with a veteran CB with 65 career starts and $1.75 million in guaranteed salary.
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