New Orleans Saints cut RB Deuce McAllister
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Bill Jempty | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 |
For the second time in two days, financial considerations cause an NFL team to cut loose one of its stars.
The New Orleans Saints, as expected, parted ways with long-time running back Deuce McAllister by giving him his release Tuesday.
McAllister’s release comes one day after the Jacksonville Jaguars cut the franchise’s all-time leading running back, Fred Taylor. With a $7.5 million cap number and McAllister owed more than $5 million this fall, the Saints figured to either cut his salary or release him.
A news conference was scheduled for Tuesday.
His release puts the Saints under the $123 million salary cap.
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In eight seasons in New Orleans, McAllister rushed for 6,096 yards on 1,429 carries.
A team has to do what they have to do to stay within the cap. I just don’t think fans appreciate their favorite players getting cut for this reason only. What can we do about it?
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