The Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback Matt Leinart, ending a rocky stint with the team that began with fanfare as he was drafted 10th overall in 2006 and ended this preseason with the former USC star taking a backseat to Derek Anderson.

Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt thinks he knows what talent he has but he's about to find out for sure.

Arizona Cardinals part ways with QB Matt Leinart after days of speculation about his future Arizona Cardinals - Matt Leinart - sport - NFL - Football

The Arizona Cardinals released quarterback Matt Leinart on Saturday, making rookie Max Hall No. 2 on the depth chart behind Derek Anderson, SN correspondent Kent Somers writes in the Arizona Republic.

TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback Matt Leinart, ending a rocky stint with the team...

Arizona Cardinals part ways with QB Matt Leinart after days of speculation about his future

The Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback Matt Leinart, ending a rocky stint with the team that began with fanfare and ended with the former Southern California star taking a backseat to Derek Anderson in the last two preseason games.

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Cardinals have released Matt Leinart, parting ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner who was supposed to be the team's franchise quarterback but couldn't escape the backup role. sport - Arizona Cardinals - Football - Matt Leinart - Derek Anderson

The Arizona Cardinals will release quarterback Matt Leinart, a league source told ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.

Arizona Cardinals part ways with quarterback Matt Leinart.