Former Gold Coast defender Joel Wilkinson has been cut by the Arizona Cardinals less than three months after signing for the franchise.

Wilkinson failed to impressive during the pre-season and was one of four players to be cut by the side on Thursday morning.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Gary Ablett and Joel Wilkinson of the Suns celebrate winning the round one AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the St Kilda Saints at Metricon Stadium on March 30, 2013 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Gary Ablett and Joel Wilkinson of the Suns celebrate winning the round one AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the St Kilda Saints at Metricon Stadium on March 30, 2013 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

The 24-year-old signed as a cornerback in February, after quitting AFL to pursue a career in the NFL.

Wilkinson played 26 games in two seasons with the Suns, before he was delisted at the end of 2013, when he joined VFL side, the Northern Blues.

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