We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about OLB Benton Whitley
The Arizona Cardinals report to training camp on July 22 and begin the process of preparing for the regular season, forming the roster and determining starting jobs and roles on the team.
Leading up to the start of camp, we will take a look at every player on the offseason roster, their background, their contract, their play in 2024, questions they face and their roster outlook.
Next up is outside linebacker Benton Whitley.
Benton Whitley background, 2024 season
An undrafted free agent with the Rams in 2022 from Holy Cross, Whitley ended up with the Giants in 2023 and was then waived on Oct. 5, 2024. Three days later, he was signed to the Giants practice squad, but then was signed by the Cardinals on Dec. 24.
With the Giants last season, he played two games and was inactive for two and was then inactive for the Cardinals’ final two games of the season. In those two games with the Giants, he played two defensive snaps and 42 (93 percent) on special teams.
Benton Whitley 2025 contract details, cap hit
When he signed with the Cardinals in December, Whitley was also under contract for 2025 with a $1.1 million salary and the same salary-cap charge. There is no guaranteed money in the deal.
2025 questions, roster outlook
Unless there are injuries, it’s difficult to imagine Whitley making the 53-man roster in a loaded outside linebacker room. His best hope is competing for a spot on the practice squad.
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