Grugier-Hill appeared in all 17 games for the Panthers in 2023 and was credited with five starts. He logged one interception, one sack, and two TFLs. Grugier-Hill was also a key special teamer in Carolina, logging 297 special teams snaps last year. The journeyman linebacker will turn 30 before the start of the season but is still a serviceable backup and spot-starter when needed.

After begging for his release from Houston at midseason following the Jack Easterby firing, Grugier-Hill caught on with the Cardinals and played just 56 defensive snaps in nine games. He figures to be depth and work on special teams in Carolina. 

He'll provide depth and special teams experience to the Cardinals. Grugier-Hill was a boom-bust gap-shooting run defender for the Texans before asking for his release, so it makes sense the aggressive Cardinals would see him as a fit in their scheme. 

The 28-year-old veteran reportedly asked for and was granted his release from Houston. He played just 32% of the defensive snaps last week against the Raiders after being an every-down player at the start of the year. Grugier-Hill will likely look for a contender to join for the second half of the season.