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They also cut WR Jordan Taylor. Benwikere found his way into eight starts with the Cardinals last season before getting waived in November and playing out the year in Oakland. He could resurface before Week 1.

Benwikere made eight starts for the Cardinals before getting waived in November and closing out the season in Oakland. He’s had a journeyman stretch over the last three years, playing for five different teams. Even with the Vikings’ injuries and suspensions at corner, Benwikere will need a strong training camp to win a roster spot.

The Cardinals are cleaning house as they play out the string of a lost season. Benwikere started eight of the Cardinals’ first 11 games but had unsurprisingly proven to be a liability. Coach Steve Wilks will have to mix and match behind Patrick Peterson and Budda Baker.

Benwikere was not able to participate in the offseason program as he recovers from a broken leg, but that did not stop him from helping out the youngsters. “I get to go through individuals with them, get to do walk-throughs with them,” Benwikere said. “When we’re watching film, there’s a lot of things I can show them that happened to me previously, especially Zack (Sanchez) playing nickel.” Benwikere is only entering his third year, but he is the veteran leader of the corner group following the departures of Josh Norman and Charles Tillman. With rookies all around him, the Panthers need Benwikere to take a step forward this season.

Benwikere sat out the entire spring and missed about a week of camp as he recovered from a broken leg. With Josh Norman and Charles Tillman out of town, Benwikere is now the Panthers’ new No. 1 corner.

Benwikere is still working into shape after sitting out the entire offseason. He can be activated at any time. Benwikere isn’t in any danger of missing Week 1.

The Panthers are likely to limit him early after missing the entire offseason. Benwikere and Robert McClain are penciled in as Carolina’s starters in base sets, with rookies James Bradberry and Daryl Worley competing for nickel snaps.

Benwikere didn’t have any interest from teams after clearing waivers. His stock has fallen as much as any player this season. Benwikere’s release opens a spot for Chris Culliver.

It’s a rare shrewd move by the Dolphins, who need all the coverage help they can get. At his best, Benwikere is a quality slot corner who was stretched playing outside in Carolina. He got burned to a crisp by Julio Jones in Week 4, but was solid in Carolina’s first four games. It seemed like the Panthers were trying to send the team a message by cutting him. Either way, Benwikere will almost certainly see snaps soon in Miami’s embarrassing secondary.

Even with James Bradberry battling turf toe, Benwikere isn’t guaranteed one of the Panthers’ top three spots against the Bucs after allowing eight catches for 228 yards and a touchdown against Julio Jones last Sunday. Benwikere has been very volatile throughout his three-year career, but considering that his competition is Daryl Worley, Robert McClain and Teddy Williams, he should have a top-three job against Tampa.