Posts Tagged with "released"

Vikings end Moss reunion tour after four games

Monday, November 1, 2010

View Comments

In one of the most suprising moves of the season, Minnesota has decided to move on with their season without wide receiver Randy Moss, placing him on waivers earlier today, according to NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi. This is breaking as we write this, so the explanation as to the exact reasoning behind his dismissal will [...]

Continue reading...

Redskins kick Thomas to the curb

Saturday, October 9, 2010

View Comments

While potential is often enough to get a player’s foot in the door, production on the field outweighs that in almost every case. That lesson was delivered the hard way this morning to wide receiver Devin Thomas, as he was released by Washington after two disappointing seasons. Given the state of Washington’s receiving corps right [...]

Continue reading...

Seahawks postpone comeback bid for Pitts

Friday, October 1, 2010

View Comments

In an effort to maximize their roster space for next Sunday’s game, Seattle has decided to release veteran offensive tackle Chester Pitts, after he reported pain in his surgically repaired knee during practice this week. The Seahawks are hopeful that they’ll be able to bring Pitts back at a later point in the season, giving him time to [...]

Continue reading...

Bills say goodbye to Trent Edwards

Monday, September 27, 2010

View Comments

Off to an 0-3 start, Buffalo has been desperate to find any amount of energy to spark their club into the win column, and while their latest move may not pay off dividends on that front, it should send a message to the team that poor play has a price. According to Jason LaCanfora at [...]

Continue reading...

Colts say goodbye to Tony Ugoh

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

View Comments

Waiving injured players is something that happens in the NFL from time to time, with teams typically coming to an agreement on an injury settlement prior to their release. Indianapolis took that step earlier today in waiving injured offensive guard/tackle Tony Ugoh, who was headed into his fourth season with the club. Ugoh was selected [...]

Continue reading...

Faneca on the radar in Chicago

Monday, April 26, 2010

View Comments

Former Jets offensive guard Alan Faneca has made no attempt to hid his frustration with his former employer over the past few days, complaining vehemently about New York’s decision to dump him onto the free agent market shortly after the draft finished up on Saturday evening. Both sides have legitimate gripes with the situation, as [...]

Continue reading...

Jaguars releasing longtime vet John Henderson

Monday, April 26, 2010

View Comments

The first casualty of the NFL Draft is here, and his name is John Henderson. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jaguars will officially release the veteran defensive tackle later on today, making room for their two draft acquisitions at the position, Tyson Alualu and D’Anthony Smith. Henderson is a two time Pro Bowler and [...]

Continue reading...

Chicago Bears Release Nathan Vasher

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

View Comments

The Chicago Bears released former Pro Bowl cornerback Nathan Vasher one day after signing veteran cornerback Tim Jennings to a two year contract. Vasher had fallen out of favor with the coaching staff, who slowly reduced his role to mop up duty, recording 15 tackles, one interception, and one pass defensed . Vasher was a [...]

Continue reading...

Eagles make big move, release OL Andrews

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

View Comments

After roughly two years filled to the brim with injuries, inconsistency, and debate, the Eagles have made a big decision and executed what was somewhat of a predictable, yet impacting move nonetheless: offensive lineman Shawn Andrews has been released. In spite of signs early in his career that pointed to a lengthy, successful, and dominant [...]

Continue reading...

Cleveland says goodbye to Derek Anderson

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

View Comments

Just two seasons removed from a breakout campaign, Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has officially worn out his welcome in Cleveland. According to multiple sources, Anderson’s contract with the team has been terminated today, making him a free agent capable of signing with any team of his choice. The Browns likely granted Anderson his release now [...]

Continue reading...

Free agent market improved by recent notable cuts

Sunday, March 7, 2010

View Comments

While many of the players who were considered the prime value of the free agent market have signed with teams (i.e. Julius Peppers, Karlos Dansby, Chester Taylor), the massive amounts of recent releases have added some notable names to the list of players currently looking for jobs. For instance, without the announcing that defensive back [...]

Continue reading...

Dolphins to cut Wilson loose

Friday, March 5, 2010

View Comments

Teams with a definite need at the safety position got some good news today, with Miami choosing to release Gibril Wilson, making him a unrestricted free agent and free to sign with any team he chooses. Wilson’s agent, Alvin Keels, reported the decision through his Twitter account a short while ago, and while Wilson will [...]

Continue reading...