Cardinals Release Nose Tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to Save Cap Space

The Arizona Cardinals have released nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, a move that saves $9.8 million against the salary cap while resulting in a $6.8 million dead cap hit. Tomlinson started all 17 games for Arizona in 2025, recording 26 tackles and one sack. The Cardinals are now looking to increase the roles of younger defensive linemen, including Walter Nolen III and Darius Robinson, as they reshape their defensive front for the 2026 season.