TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Washington Redskins safety D.J. Swearinger Sr. (36) celebrates a defensive play during the second half of an NFL game between the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Bucs on November 11, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.

Cardinals claim Swearinger off waivers

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The Arizona Cardinals claimed safety D.J. Swearinger off waivers Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed.

Swearinger was released by the Washington Redskins on Monday after he criticized defensive coordinator Greg Manusky.

The 27-year-old defender, who played for the Cardinals in 2015 and '16, also announced the news on Instagram:

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#BirdGang 2016 A Day B4 I Thought I Was Going Back To Az My Agent Told Me We Were Gonna Go To Washington To Start Our Own Culture And Get More Money Up Front! Of Course I Made My Decision Because I Wanted To Play For My Idol’s Team And Fulfill His Legacy And Mines! I Gave That Organization My Heart And Soul And They Spit In My Face For Giving My Opinion Only To Better The Team!! Right Wrong Or Indifferent I’ve Found My Peace And Learned From It And I Am So Excited To Go Back To The Sunny Desert Arizona Like I Never Left!! I’m Baaaaacckkkk!!!!

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