Miami Cuts Nine Players!

QB Trent Green
WR Marty Booker
DT Keith Traylor
OT/G LJ Shelton
OT Joe Toledo
OT Marion Dukes
DT Marquay Love
OT Anthony Alabi
DT Anthony Bryant
(Bold- were starters)

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The new sheriffs in town (Bill Parcells and GM Jeff Ireland) aren't wasting any time. Green hopes to play football again, but hasn't received medical clearance. He could resurface in Baltimore or St. Louis as a backup. Booker is still a solid pro; he was just overpaid. Other released 'Phins include T L.J. Shelton, T Anthony Alabi, T Joe Toledo, T Marion Dukes, and DT Marquay Love. Feb. 11 - 3:07 pm et

http://rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=112390
http://www.miamidolphins.com/newsite/news/top_story.asp?contentID=5681

Other Teams notable cuts...
Panthers
LB Dan Morgan
OG Mike Wahle

and Javon Walker is expected to be cut soon according to The Denver Post!

Rumor is that The Panthers will also cut or trade Deshaun Foster.

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RB DeShaun Foster

Reasons to cut him: Foster still hasn’t recorded a 1,000-yard season and posted only one 100-yard game in 2007. On top of that, he averaged only 3.5 yards per carry, which ranks among the worst in the league. Meanwhile, reserve DeAngelo Williams averaged 5 yards per carry. Also, cutting Foster would result in an immediate $4.75 million in salary cap savings.

Reasons to keep him: Foster ran hard at times and is full of potential. The thinking is Foster could be a very good running back if he has a good offensive line to run behind.

My take: To some fans tired of Foster’s consistently average production, this might be an easy cut, but the reality is GM Marty Hurney and Fox really like him. I think the Panthers will hold on to him for awhile -- at least until they determine whether or not they can upgrade at running back with a free agent running back like Michael Turner or Julius Jones. Free agency begins Feb. 29.

http://www.carolinagrowl.com/Read.aspx?Story=492

Dolphins now have $31 million in cap space

http://www.miamiherald.com/616/story/415717.html

They're going to need every penny to rebuild too. IMO, they should cut Z. Thomas and gain even more money. Then they can attract some younger players with more upside ahead of them. (aka Chad Johnson, a good corner, another LB)