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Maui'a

The “Juggernaut” will get another shot at lead-blocking duties after starting FB Anthony Sherman turned up in a walking boot on Monday.

Maui’a was merely holding down the fort in three games while Anthony Sherman recovered from an ankle injury. Sherman is finally back to full health, leaving Maui’a as a roster luxury.

G Chris Stewart was waived in a corresponding move. Maui’a has yo-yoed on and off the Cardinals’ 53-man roster the past two seasons, appearing in just three games in 2011. He’s unlikely to make it past final cuts.

Hall was signed three days ago. He must no longer have the “itch.” Maui’a returns behind Anthony Sherman, who is trying to come back from a calf injury.

Mauia will have surgery on Monday and will wear a cast for 4-6 weeks. He should still be able to practice.

All rookies to this point have signed four-year deals. Mauia, a converted nose tackle who once weighed roughly 340 pounds, cut carbs late in his college career and became a lead blocker. He ran a 4.88 forty at Hawaii’s Pro Day while weighing 296 and should be a load for opposing tacklers to shed.

The 270-pounder would be a load in short yardage, although Ronnie Brown doesn’t need much help in those situations. Mauia’s not a big threat just yet.

There’s a youth movement underway in Miami. Rookie Reagan Mauia, a converted nose tackle, will now lead block for Ronnie Brown.

Arizona is dealing with injuries at the lead-blocking position. Maui’a should have a decent shot to make the team over Dan Kreider and Tim Castille.