The Cardinals released Matt Leinart yesterday, parting ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner who was supposed to be the franchise quarterback but couldn't escape the backup role.
Leinart played in 29 games for Arizona with 17 starts, and threw for 3,893 yards with 14 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. He came into this season looking to finally prove himself after Kurt Warner retired.
Leinart started the first two preseason games but was mostly unimpressive. Coach Ken Whisenhunt switched Derek Anderson to starter the next two games as rumors swirled about Leinart's future with the team and he complained to reporters about being left out of the loop.
"In fairness to Matt, I think that it would be a tough position for him to be in a backup role,'' Whisenhunt said. "Maybe a fresh start for him is what would be a good thing, for all of us.''
The Cardinals tried to trade Leinart but found no acceptable deal. By cutting Leinart, Arizona doesn't have to pay him the $2.5 million he was due this season.
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SOURCE: Boston/AP
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