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ASHBURN, Va. – Dana Stubblefield, who has 48 sacks in an eight-year career, has been cut by the Redskins after three years in Washington.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Unable to reach a final agreement on a new contract with Mark Brunell, the Jaguars restructured his existing contract Thursday to save $2 million on their 2001 salary cap.
Ravens cut loose QB Banks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Injury-plagued receivers Yancey Thigpen and Carl Pickens and kicker Al Del Greco, who faltered in the playoffs, were among the salary cap casualties of the Tennessee Titans.
KIRKLAND, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks cleared more room under the salary cap Thursday, releasing Sean Dawkins and Derrick Mayes, their top two receivers the last two years.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs didn't allow the anchor of their offensive line to hit the open market. The Chiefs on Thursday signed right guard Will Shields to a six-year contract, one day before the lineman was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. The deal was for six years and is worth $26 million, including a $7 million signing bonus. Shields, 29, a Pro Bowler in each of the last six seasons, has played in 128 straight games for the club, including a streak of 127 consecutive starts, the longest active streak of any player currently on the Chiefs roster. "It has always been my philosophy to retain the players we have drafted and coached," Chiefs president Carl Peterson said. "We know more about them than any player joining us from another team. Will Shields has exemplified what the Kansas City Chiefs believe is important in a professional football player." The six straight trips to the Pro Bowl for the 6-3, 321-pounder are surpassed in Chiefs history only by the late Derrick Thomas' record nine straight from 1990-98. 49ers release LB Winfred Tubbs SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco 49ers on Thursday released veteran linebacker Winfred Tubbs. The move to release the seven-year veteran was necessitated by the 49ers having to clear more than $5 million to get under the salary cap before the free agency period begins Friday. A starter at right inside linebacker, Tubbs, 30, was the leader of the 49ers' defense that ranked 29th in the league last season, leading the club with 109 tackles to go along with two sacks. Signed as a free agent in 1998 after spending his first four seasons with New Orleans, Tubbs collected 328 tackles and five sacks during his tenure with the Niners. Colts send Poole packing INDIANAPOLIS – Tyrone Poole, a starter at right cornerback until late last season, was released Thursday by the Indianapolis Colts, who also cut linebacker Cornelius Bennett, quarterback Kelly Holcomb and defensive end Mark Thomas. Poole was acquired for a second-round draft pick in a 1998 trade with Carolina. He started 41 regular-season games but played only on special teams in the final three games of the 2000 season and in the Colts' wildcard playoff loss to Miami. "It's time for Tyrone to move on, and he asked to be released," Poole's agent, Hadley Engelhard, said. "It's been going on for a while and they granted the release yesterday." The Colts also decided not to tender contract offers to defensive back Billy Austin, defensive back Tony Blevins, running back Paul Shields and linebacker Ratcliff Thomas. On Friday, defensive back Jason Belser, linebacker Dwight Hollier and defensive end Bernard Whittington will become unrestricted free agents. Colts president Bill Polian said the team has little interest in re-signing the three free agents, who can sign with any team without any compensation to the Colts.
Bills cut Rogers and Albright METAIRIE, La. – The New Orleans Saints cleared some more room under the salary cap on Thursday, releasing four players, including veteran wide receiver Jake Reed and Doug Brien, the second-leading scorer and the most accurate kicker in team history. By cutting Brien, the Saints save $670,000 this year against the salary cap. The seven-year veteran was scheduled to earn $570,000 in base salary on a $2.72 million, four-year contract extension he signed in 1997. He also was due a $100,000 roster bonus on March 15. Already under the salary cap, the Saints also said goodbye to tight end Andrew Glover and guard Mike Halapin. It is the second straight year that Reed has been released due to salary cap purposes. The veteran receiver was let go last offseason after spending the first nine years of his career with the Minnesota Vikings. Cards cut two, void Wadsworth's contract The Arizona Cardinals have cut guard Lester Holmes and defensive tackle Tony McCoy. They also voided the contract that would have paid defensive Andre Wadsworth $8 million this year. Instead, Wadsworth became a restricted free agent because the Cardinals made him a tender offer of $512,000. If Wadsworth signs with another team and the Cardinals do not match the offer, the Cardinals are owed a No. 1 draft choice.  Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories | ALSO SEE
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