The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly parting ways with defensive back Tyrann Mathieu.
FOX Sports’s Jay Glazer reported Wednesday that the team has already informed Mathieu that he will be released.
Cardinals have informed the Tyrann Mathieau The Honey Badger they are releasing him
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 14, 2018
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the decision was made after Mathieu refused to take a pay cut.
Cardinals will cut Safety Tyrann Mathieau, as @JayGlazer reported. Mathieu declined to take a pay cut, and Arizona is moving on.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
We had heard rumors of this at the start of the month, and the Cardinals have opted to make the move with Mathieu due a $5 million roster bonus on Friday.
Mathieu should have a robust market. The safety is only 25 and had 74 combined tackles, seven passes defended, and two interceptions last season. His skill and versatility will make him an attractive proposition on the open market.
