David

Carter

Carter is a former sixth-round pick out of UCLA by the Cardinals. He appeared in all 32 games for then-DC Ray Horton’s Cardinals from 2011-2012. Horton now runs the defense in Tennessee. Carter has 29 career tackles and one sack.

Arizona has been high on sixth-round rookie David Carter, but he’s built more like a defensive end at 6'5/297 whereas Williams was a prototypical stout run plugger. Upgrade opposing running backs against the Cardinals down the stretch. Williams should return as the starter in 2012.

DT Landon Cohen was waived in a corresponding roster move. A 2011 sixth-round pick of the Cardinals, Carter appeared in all 16 games last season, making four starts. Although he’s just a depth signing, Carter should see snaps along the Cowboys’ wafer thin defensive line.

A previous item claimed WR Kerry Taylor was cut, but he was not. We regret the error. Carter is the most surprising cut of this group. He played extensively last season, but had no ties to Arizona’s new coaching staff.

26-year-old Carter played just 91 defensive snaps with Dallas last season, but appeared in all 32 games for the Cardinals from 2011-2012. Hull is a five-year veteran that should compete for a role on special teams. A UDFA out of Florida State, Shaw was released by Cleveland last month.

A reserve his first three seasons at UCLA, Carter broke out for 41 tackles and four sacks last season. Has great explosiveness and lateral quickness, but needs to work on his technique, particularly with his hands. A great upside pick, he could prove to be a day-three steal for the Cardinals.

Carter is “just” 6'5/297, shaped more like a defensive end than a nose tackle for a 3-4 scheme. He’s much more physically fit than Williams, though, and the Cardinals sound excited about Carter’s progress. “Just seems every time we have practice or any kind of situation, he shows up,” coach Ken Whisenhunt said.