Cardinals waive OL Christian Jones ahead of roster cuts

The Arizona Cardinals have waived offensive lineman Christian Jones, the first reported cut as they work to trim their roster to 53 players ahead of the NFL season. Jones was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft and spent parts of his two seasons on injured reserve. He appeared in four games, starting in the 2024 regular-season finale, and played a limited role on offensive snaps. As a non-vested veteran, he will need to clear waivers, and his chances of returning to the team's practice squad appear slim, given his position in the depth chart. The Cardinals' first-team tackles are Paris Johnson and Elijah Wilkinson, while Josh Fryar and rookie Jayden Williams are expected to make the final roster.

• 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — NFL roster cuts: OL Christian Jones is Cardinals' first reported cut