Report: Phillip Sims among Cardinals cut Friday

Sep 4, 2015, 1:47 PM

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Phillip Sims (1) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

(AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

BY ARIZONA SPORTS

The Arizona Cardinals cut four different players Friday, including QB Phillip Sims according to reports.

Sims thanked the Cardinals organization on social media Friday.

I want to thank the Arizona Cardinals organization for giving me this great opportunity to pursue my dream of playing on the ultimate stage. Very blessed to say that I was able to accomplish something that a lot of people told me I couldn't do. Only the lord knows what's next but I guarantee I won't give up now. #ThankYouBirdGang #PSUnO #Blessed

A post shared by phil757sims (@phil757sims) on Sep 4, 2015 at 10:38am PDT

ESPN’s Josina Anderson reported that DE Matt Shaughnessy and RBs Paul Lasike and Robert Hughes were cut.

Sources: #Cardinals cut DE Matt Shaughnessy.

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 4, 2015

Source: #Cardinals cut RBs Paul Lasike & Robert Hughes.

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 4, 2015

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said cuts will officially be announced Saturday.

Sims battled with QB Logan Thomas for the third-string quarterback position. He went 14-for-22 with 101 yards passing and one touchdown in Thursday’s preseason win against the Denver Broncos.

Shaughnessy played two seasons in Arizona, amassing 53 tackles and three sacks.

Hughes played for the team last season and had 7 rushes for 11 yards with 8 receptions for 140 yards.

The Cardinals must get their roster down to 53 players by 1 p.m. Saturday.

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Arizona Cardinals running back Paul Lasike (34) celebrates his touchdown with Jaron Brown (13) as Denver Broncos defensive back Josh Bush (20) walks away during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals running back Stepfan Taylor (30) is hit by Denver Broncos defensive back Josh Bush (20) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Isaiah Burse (19) is hit by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden (44) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jimmy Legree (46) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer (14) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Phillip Sims (1) is hit by Denver Broncos middle linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (27) escapes the reach of Denver Broncos linebacker Gerald Rivers (99) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Phillip Sims (1) throws over Denver Broncos linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals running back Paul Lasike (34) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Kerwynn Williams (33) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) scrambles as Arizona Cardinals defensive back C.J. Roberts (36) pursues during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos cornerback Lorenzo Doss (38) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back C.J. Roberts (36) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler (16) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Anthony Walters (45) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (27) is tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (27) his tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) and linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Phillip Sims (1) is sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals safety Harold Jones-Quartey (41) pursues during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up with his son, Marshall Manning, 4, prior to the Broncos' NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Logan Thomas (6) dives for yards as Denver Broncos defensive end Josh Watson (70) and Zaire Anderson (47) defend during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, right, greets Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. The Cardinals won 22-20. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians greets Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. The Cardinals won 22-20. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) greet at mid field after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. The Cardinals won 22-20. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) misses a chance at a game-winning field goal as Britton Colquitt (4) holds during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. The Cardinals won 22-20. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler (16) can't make the catch as Arizona Cardinals defensive back C.J. Roberts (36) defends during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler (16) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jimmy Legree (46) falls to the ground during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals running back Kerwynn Williams (33) scores a touchdown as Denver Broncos linebacker Zaire Anderson (47) defends during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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