Arizona Cardinals: 10 who will fight for jobs in ’17

Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) against the New York Jets at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) against the New York Jets at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Alani Fua (59) against the Green Bay Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Alani Fua (59) against the Green Bay Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Alani Fua

The two-year linebacker out of Brigham Young may find himself out of a job in Arizona after training camp.  The Cardinals may be looking at bolstering their linebacking core.

Fua, drafted in 2015 and played in all 16 games, only played in three games his sophomore season with the Cardinals after getting injured.  He went on injured reserve prior to week four.

Fua only has eight tackles in his two seasons and not much else to speak of statistical-wise.  He was an undrafted free agent and can contribute on special teams but it may not be enough to hold on to a job for the 2017 season.

Certainly if the Cardinals feel he can contribute enough on special teams, he could find himself on the roster bubble just like Bethel.  He could become the victim of a numbers game once the final 53-man roster is announced.  He will help someone in 2017 though.

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