Cardinals, Browns Make Roster Cuts Ahead of NFL Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals made a surprising move by designating reliever Shawn Armstrong for assignment less than a month after acquiring him from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Dylan Carlson, who was a former top prospect. Armstrong had shown promise with a 2.84 ERA in his brief stint with the team but was ultimately replaced by Riley O’Brien. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns waived defensive tackle Jowon Briggs, a seventh-round draft pick in 2024, though he may be picked up by another team or returned to the practice squad. The Arizona Cardinals also released defensive back Bobby Price and defensive tackle Naquan Jones as part of their roster cuts ahead of the NFL's 53-man roster deadline. Price, who transitioned from safety to cornerback, had primarily contributed on special teams, while Jones, a four-year veteran, had 62 tackles and 3.5 sacks in his career. These roster changes highlight the ongoing adjustments teams are making as they finalize their squads for the upcoming season.