Cardinals cut 11 players, release rookie QB Jake Coker

Aug 29, 2016, 1:49 PM | Updated: 1:50 pm

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jake Coker throws a pass during the team's NFL football rookie camp practice Friday, May 6, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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BY ARIZONA SPORTS

The Arizona Cardinals made their first major roster cut Monday by releasing 11 players.

Additionally, Arizona moved cornerback Mike Jenkins to the injured reserve list after he suffered a torn ACL during the Cardinals’ Sunday night loss to the Houston Texans. The Cardinals also waived quarterback Jake Coker, who suffered a knee injury.

For the time being, that effectively gives Matt Barkley security as the third quarterback behind Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton.

Coach Bruce Arians’ team made significant trims at the wide receiver and defensive back positions. At wideout, the Cardinals released Amir Carlisle and Franky Okafor. Cornerbacks Asa Jackson and Shaun Prater were let go along with safety Tyrequek Zimmerman.

Arizona also released guard Jake Bernstein, tight end Gerald Christian, tackle Clay Debord, long snapper Daniel Dillon, defensive tackle Iosia Iosia and punter Garrett Swanson.

The Cardinals now have 77 players on the roster. Teams are required to whittle their rosters to 75 players by Tuesday at 1 p.m. MST.

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Head coaches Earl Watson of the Phoenix Suns and Bruce Arians of the Arizona Cardinals, along with general managers Ryan McDonough of the Suns and Steve Keim of the Cardinals converse at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Quarterback Drew Stanton follows through on a pass at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Cornerbacks Patrick Peterson and Brandon Williams get ready for a play at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Tight end Troy Niklas at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Defensive back Tyrann Mathieu at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Wide receiver John Brown, wearing a yellow non-contact jersey, looks on at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald gets his hands taped at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver (foreground, checkered shirt) plays catch with guard Devin Booker at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker visits Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

Head coach Bruce Arians looks on at Arizona Cardinals training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo: Vince Marotta/Arizona Sports)

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