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Cardinals Sign Former Lions Third-Round Defensive Tackle

The move fills an interior-line need after P.J. Mustipher was placed on injured reserve and gives Brodric Martin a chance to earn a roster spot while the team evaluates Walter Nolen’s knee.

Overview

  • The Arizona Cardinals announced the signing of defensive tackle Brodric Martin and placed P.J. Mustipher on injured reserve, with the team confirming the roster change on August 1.
  • Martin was a 2023 third-round pick (No. 96) by the Detroit Lions who measured 6-foot-5 and 337 pounds coming out of Western Kentucky.
  • Since leaving Detroit Martin has moved between teams and roster statuses, including the Chiefs’ practice squad, a brief active stint with the Steelers, and a waived-with-injury stop in Las Vegas.
  • Martin has seen limited NFL game action, totaling six appearances and four tackles, so he must show consistency and versatility in training camp to secure a long-term role.
  • Arizona already has veteran interior pieces such as Roy Lopez and Andrew Billings, so Martin is likely to serve as short-term depth while the Cardinals monitor Nolen’s knee and Mustipher recovers from a season-ending foot injury.