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Photo by Arizona Cardinals ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have released former starting cornerback David Amerson in the first significant move since Jon Gruden took over as coach last month. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise, given Patrick Peterson's six-game … Photo by Arizona Cardinals OAKLAND RAIDERS RELEASED CB DAVID AMERSON.

The Cardinals are done on the field for the offseason, but with vacations looming, the team still made a roster move Thursday when they released cornerback David Amerson. Photo by Arizona Cardinals The move comes as somewhat of a surprise, given Patrick Peterson's six-game suspension looming to start the regular season and Amerson owner of 61 NFL starts in his career. Prior to his junior year, Amerson was widely projected to be a top-10 selection in the 2013 NFL Draft. Murphy remains an option to start in Peterson's place, as does veteran Tramaine Brock Sr.The other cornerbacks on the roster include Chris Jones, Deatrick Nichols, rookie Nate Brooks and Brandon Williams.The top images from the Cardinals' on-field work in 2019LB Dennis Gardeck celebrates an interception with CB Patrick Peterson.QB Kyler Murray with WRs Christian Kirk and Trent Sherfield.New starters have less than a month to learn schemeThird-year safety earning praise for standout play on the fieldNotes: Zach Allen adds 15 pounds; Kingsbury wants to follow Suns, Coyotes' leadCOVID-19 protocols in place as players focus on staying safeNotes: Kingsbury watching Alford's progress; Kennard praises virtual walkthroughsTopics include cornerbacks, opt-outs and 5,000 yards for KylerPractices begin Wednesday as team starts to prep for 2020 regular seasonAnalytics site projects team to finish above .500, push for playoffsAll-Pro linebacker feels he has "mastered the art of pass rush" Photo by Arizona Cardinals Amerson was getting a look as a starting cornerback and figured to be in the mix as a starter during Patrick Peterson’s six-game suspension to start the year.Typically, a player with his experience and a chance to start would continue with the team through training camp. Inexperienced players on the back of the roster often get cut this time of year, not players with 61 career starts.With his release, it leaves Trumaine Brock and rookie Byron Murphy as the frontrunners to start in Peterson’s place for the first six weeks of the regular season.The move leaves an open roster spot. Photo by Arizona Cardinals Branch, a second-round pick of the Jaguars in 2012, has 25½ career sacks.Amerson, who had been signed in-season in 2018, played six games and started five for the Cardinals last year. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Photo by Arizona Cardinals Photo by Arizona Cardinals He had one interception.Free-agent signee Robert Alford will start at one of the cornerback spots. Photo by Arizona Cardinals https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2019/06/13/david-amerson-released-az-arizona-cardinals/ Photo by Arizona Cardinals Photo by Arizona Cardinals Photo by Arizona Cardinals The Raiders announced the move to cut ties with Amerson on Monday before his $5.5 million salary for 2018 would have been fully guaranteed later this week. Photo by Arizona Cardinals Photo by Arizona Cardinals Photo by Arizona Cardinals Photo by Arizona Cardinals There will be no preseason games and it is uncertain if fans will be able to attend regular-season games.Even if fans are able to attend, the pandemic will surely affect fan interest in attending.A recent study by Casino.org shows that fans are split about attending games.In the survey of more than 1,000 people, more than 41% say they would not attend NFL games this season due to coronavirus fears.However, Arizona Cardinals fans were the least affected. https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2019/06/13/david-amerson-released-az-arizona-cardinals/ The biggest splash of the offseason was trading for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The Arizona Cardinals announced a surprising roster move after the conclusion of mandatory minicamp. Only 15% of Cardinals fans said they wouldn't attend because... Photo by Arizona Cardinals The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Cardinals did not announce a signing to replace Amerson, so that is something to watch in the next couple of days.Sign up for the Cards Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morningThe Arizona Cardinals had a busy offseason dealing with both transactions and opt-outs due to COVID-19 concerns.

Photo by Arizona Cardinals Coming out of North Carolina State, the majority of analysts and scouts projected Amerson as a second or third round pick. Peterson will be the other starter once he returns from suspension (Peterson will participate in training camp and the preseason). -- Cornerback David Amerson, who entered training camp as the third cornerback, has been released by the Chiefs, according … Photo by Arizona Cardinals Photo by Arizona Cardinals Photo by Arizona Cardinals Cardinals Release Cornerback David Amerson Team now has open spot on 90-man roster Darren Urban azcardinals.com. © 2020 ARIZONA CARDINALS. The Cards remain at the top of the NFL's waiver claim list.NFL Network reported Thursday the Cardinals are hosting former Dolphins pass rusher Andre Branch for a visit. Photo by Arizona Cardinals