The Raiders cut 2021 first-round pick Alex Leatherwood and traded 2019 second-round pick Trayvon Mullen to the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Leatherwood, the 17th overall pick in the draft, struggled at right tackle and right guard as a rookie. He got a clean slate this season by new Raiders coach Josh McDaniels to win the right tackle position or a spot on the roster. Leatherwood did not play well in camp or during the preseason and continued to fall behind in the competition.

Leatherwood was selected by then-coach Jon Gruden and then-general manager Mike Mayock last year, and even on draft night, Mayock conceded the pick would be controversial, as Leatherwood was predicted to be picked later than the first round.

By releasing Leatherwood, the Raiders are on the hook for the remaining guarantees of his rookie deal, or just more than $7 million.

Mullen, a cornerback, played in 37 games over three seasons with the Raiders, including 31 starts.

He was limited to five games by injury last season and missed most of training camp this year as he recovered from foot and toe issues.

“AZ, let’s get it,” Mullen posted on Twitter moments after the news surfaced on social media.

The Raiders will receive a seventh-round pick for Mullen, which could become a sixth-rounder based on playing time.

The roster must be reduced to 53 players by 1 p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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