Cardinals add veteran DL Kelly
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Tempe, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) - The Arizona Cardinals signed defensive lineman Tommy Kelly on Wednesday, just two days after the 10-year pro was released by the New England Patriots.
Kelly has made 122 NFL starts with the Patriots and Oakland Raiders, having compiled 441 tackles, 36 1/2 sacks, nine forced fumbles and one interception. The 33-year-old started the first five games of last season for New England before landing on injured reserve with a torn ACL.
The Cardinals were in need of experienced depth on their defensive line after losing three-time Pro Bowl tackle Darnell Dockett for the season due to an ACL tear he suffered in practice last week.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Defensive lineman Ryan McBean was released to make room for Kelly on the active roster.