The Cardinals are declining defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche’s fifth-year option, a source tells Tom Pelissero of NFL.com (on Twitter). The option would have been worth $7.690MM and guaranteed for injury only, but the Cardinals did not feel comfortable enough to pull the trigger. 
Nkemdiche is coming off of the best season of his career after notching 45 sacks in ten games (six starts). While he showed some promise, Nkemdiche has struggled to stay healthy since being selected with the No. 29 overall pick in 2016. He suited up for just 15 games in his first two seasons and last year’s campaign ended with a torn ACL in December. But, given his physical tools, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Nkemdiche having a bounce back year in 2019 and setting himself up for a huge payday next March.
45 sacks in 10 games. Impressive!
Well worth the option money.
Double at least
Lolol
I too am surprised they didn’t pick up the option given that 45 sack production in 10 games.
They have someone better than 45 sacks in 10 games?
How good is their defense?
Zach links you’re an idiot
That’s a misprint 45 sacks in ten games they must mean tackles.
Or maybe he had 4.5 sacks in ten games
Just researched. It’s supposed to 4.5 sacks in 10 games. I don’t even think Aaron Donald can come up with that.
That’s 4.5 sacks per game. DONT THINK SO
7 hrs, no revisions
The most important ability in sports is durability. He doesn’t have it.