Bob McManaman

azcentral sports

The Cardinals were awarded linebacker Trevardo Williams off waivers from the Texans on Saturday. To make room on the roster, the team released cornerback Todd Washington.

Williams, who is 6-1, 237 pounds, was a fourth-round pick a year ago out of Connecticut but missed his entire rookie season because of a knee injury. As a senior, he was a first-team All-Big East selection at defensive end, recording 43 tackles and a team-leading 11½ sacks. He ranked second in the nation as a junior with 12½ sacks.

He's the third player the Cardinals have acquired in the past two days, joining veteran offensive lineman Max Starks and linebacker Derrell Johnson.