Updated top cap hits for Cardinals after June 1

The Arizona Cardinals gained nearly $16 million in salary cap space on Sunday when the release of tackle D.J. Humphries finally took effect. He was released in March but, for cap purposes, was given a post-June 1 release. As a result, they carried his contract through the start of June.

He held the second-highest cap charge on the team at $22.9 million.

But his contract is now off the books and the Cardinals have over $35 million in cap space, the fourth-most in the league, per Over the Cap at publishing.

Let’s take a look at the top cap hits on the team, all that are at least $5 million, including dead money hits.

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1. Kyler Murray, $49.1M

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during organized team activities in Tempe on May 20, 2024.

2. Budda Baker, $19.0M

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during organized team activities in Tempe on May 20, 2024.

3. Jalen Thompson, $12.5M

Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) celebrates his interception as it plays on the big screen against the New York Giants in the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 17, 2023.

4. James Conner, $8.9M

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Jan. 7, 2024.

5. D.J. Humphries (dead money), $6.9M

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6. Kyzir White, $6.8M

Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) celebrates their 28-16 win against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium.

7. Jonah Williams, $6.6M

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Jonah Williams (73) during organized team activities in Tempe on May 20, 2024.

8. Justin Jones, $6.6M

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9. Marvin Harrison Jr., $6.4M

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10. Paris Johnson, $6.4M

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during 2024 offseason workouts Monday, Apr 15, 2024 in Tempe, AZ.

11. Sean Murphy-Bunting, $6.0M

Tennessee Titans cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (0) exits the field after the Titans lost in overtime to the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.

12. Will Hernandez, $5.3M

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13. Bilal Nichols, $5.0M

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14. Zach Ertz (dead money), $5.0M

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