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Monday the Seattle Seahawks shocked many of their fans when they made the move to release defensive end Carlos Dunlap after having acquired the two time Pro Bowler at the trade deadline from the Cincinnati Bengals last fall. The move created much needed cap space for the team, while at the same time potentially creating a significant need at edge for the Hawks.
Across the league teams are making moves in order to come into compliance with the reduced cap for 2021, or making moves to position themselves for success going forward. This will be a centralized resource for tracking these cuts and other moves, so be sure to check back with Field Gulls regularly for the latest.
March 12th
The Los Angeles Chargers are releasing Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner
The #Chargers are releasing Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner, sources say, after attempting to trade him for the past few days. His release saves more than $11M against the cap.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2021
March 11th
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to release both of their starting tackles.
#Chiefs LT Eric Fisher announced on Instagram that he’s been released. The team is also releasing OT Mitchell Schwartz, source said. Both tackles out in KC. pic.twitter.com/VaH5MbwVhu
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2021
The New Orleans Saints are releasing Janoris Jenkins.
The #Saints have informed CB Janoris “Jackrabbit” Jenkins that they are releasing him, source said. He was due $11.2M this year, with a cap hit of $14.2M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2021
March 10th
The Buffalo Bills have released former Seahawks defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson.
The #Bills also released DL Quinton Jefferson, while DL Vernon Butler decided to help the team and agreed to a reduced deal, source said. He sticks around in a similar move to C Mitch Morse. https://t.co/Q33MfNsfUk
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2021
The Vikings cut OT Riley Reiff
The #Vikings have released OT Riley Reiff.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2021
Kyle Van Noy is released by the Dolphins
The #Dolphins have officially released LB Kyle Van Noy after attempting to trade him for a few days.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2021
Giants cut guard Kevin Zeitler
The #Giants are releasing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, clearing nearly $10 million in cap space. Even in a tough free agent market, Zeitler will be in demand considering how well he played.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2021
Saints bid adieu to Emmanuel Sanders, Kwon Alexander
AP source: The Saints have informed receiver Emmanuel Sanders and linebacker Kwon Alexander they'll be released.
— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) March 11, 2021
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March 9th and older
Las Vegas Raiders overhauling the right side of their offensive line
The Patriots and Raiders have agreed to a trade that will send OT Trent Brown to New England, per sources.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 9, 2021
Brown has also agreed to a reworked contract for one year that is expected to be worth up to $11M as part of the deal.
The trade of Trent Brown comes on the heels of the Raiders releasing right guard Gabe Jackson last week.
I'm told #Raiders G Gabe Jackson has been informed he will be released, per source.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 3, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will use the franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin.
Buccaneers informed WR Chris Godwin he is being franchise tagged, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to use the franchise tag on Cam Robinson
A surprise: The #Jaguars are expected to franchise tag OT Cam Robinson, locking in their valuable OL for 2021 and keeping him from the free agent market. He was to be one of the top tackles available.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021
The New York Giants are expected to apply the tag to Leonard Williams
The #Giants are expected to franchise tag standout DL Leonard Williams, source said. It’s viewed as a placeholder for a long-term deal, which the two sides will continue to work towards. On the heels of a career year with 11.5 sacks, Leo is back with NYG.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021
Mitch Morse and Devin Funchess took pay cuts to stay with their teams for 2021
The #Giants are expected to franchise tag standout DL Leonard Williams, source said. It’s viewed as a placeholder for a long-term deal, which the two sides will continue to work towards. On the heels of a career year with 11.5 sacks, Leo is back with NYG.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021
The Washington Football Team will use the tag on Brandon Scherff
This is true. Another tag coming for OG Brandon Scherff. https://t.co/ISTxDAXfaC
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021
The Tennessee Titans traded 2021 first rounder Isaiah Wilson in a swap of 7th round picks
The Titans are trading former first-round pick Isaiah Wilson and a 2022 seventh-round pick to the Dolphins for a 2021 seventh-round pick, per sources. (@RapSheet first.)
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 9, 2021
The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to let Hunter Henry test free agency
Chargers informed TE Hunter Henry that he will not be tagged, per source. Henry is headed to free agency.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021
The Atlanta Falcons are releasing former Seahawks 1st rounder James Carpenter
The Falcons will be releasing OL James Carpenter, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021
The Chicago Bears have applied the franchise tag to Allen Robinson
Bears placed franchise tag on WR Allen Robinson, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021
#Chiefs LT Eric Fisher announced on Instagram that he’s been released. The team is also releasing OT Mitchell Schwartz, source said. Both tackles out in KC. pic.twitter.com/VaH5MbwVhu
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2021
The #Saints have informed CB Janoris “Jackrabbit” Jenkins that they are releasing him, source said. He was due $11.2M this year, with a cap hit of $14.2M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2021