>The Seattle Seahawks cut ties on Friday with star cornerback Richard Sherman
patrick mahomes stitched jersey , who became one of the NFL’s premier cornerbacks during his seven seasons with the team.The team informed Sherman
early in the day he would be released, and he confirmed the decision in a text
message to The Associated Press. The move appeared to be building after he met
with the team Wednesday to discuss his future. Sherman declined to comment after
the meeting.“Thank you for helping win championships, shape our culture and
define success in Seattle,” the team said in a statement announcing the
decision.“We love you and your unwavering competitiveness, confidence and fierce
passion for football and life. For that, you will always be a Hawk!”Sherman was
an overlooked fifth-round draft pick who went on to become a two-time All-Pro
who helped anchor a defense that was the league’s best for several years.He will
be 30 years old going into next season and coming off an Achilles tendon injury
that cost him half of the 2017 season.But the biggest reason for his release was
financial. Sherman was due $13 million for the 2018 season and his release gives
Seattle a salary cap savings of about $11 million. Sherman was released with a
“failed physical” injury designation. Sherman issued a statement later Friday
thanking the Seahawks for “taking a chance.”“As this chapter comes to a close, I
am looking forward to what the future holds
http://www.kansascitychiefsteamonline.com/patrick-mahomes-ii-jersey ,” Sherman said.Sherman became a star in Seattle, bringing a brash attitude and
willingness to speak out on any topic to go along with his stellar play. His
best seasons came in 2013 and 2014 when Seattle made two Super Bowl appearances
and he has 32 interceptions.This may not be an end for Sherman and the Seahawks,
depending on what he finds in free agency. Seattle could be open to bringing
Sherman back at a reduced salary.Sherman was open to the idea of a new place to
call home last offseason when Seattle engaged in trade discussions surrounding
Sherman, but said his preference was to remain with the Seahawks.What’s still to
be answered is how much of an impact the Achilles injury will have. Sherman has
never been the fastest cornerback, often using his exquisite technique and
smarts to make up for less than elite speed. But recovery from Achilles injuries
can often be troublesome and Sherman also had a cleanup surgery on his opposite
ankle during the offseason.The questions about Sherman’s health account for
Seattle’s position. The Seahawks don’t want to be paying a premium price for a
cornerback entering the final year of his contract with an injury concern.
Seattle could be sacrificing something greater, though. Sherman has been a
locker-room leader and mentor to younger players. Shaquill Griffin spoke
regularly about Sherman’s influence last year.But it’s clear the Seahawks are a
team in transition, although it also remains to be seen how significant this
makeover will be. Seattle already traded Michael Bennett to Philadelphia for two
late-round draft picks and a little-used wide receiver. Kam Chancellor and Cliff
Avril both have neck injuries
patrick mahomes authentic jersey , and it’s uncertain if they’ll play again. Earl Thomas said at the Pro Bowl he wants a new contract and may hold
out. Seattle also released cornerback Jeremy Lane on Friday. The move with Lane
will save Seattle $4.75 million against the salary cap in 2018.About the only
sure thing for the defense is the return of All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner.
General manager John Schneider, speaking at the NFL combine, called it a
“constant puzzle.”“You’re trying to put stuff together all the time,” he said.
“It’s a big challenge.” Carson Wentz expects to participate in 11-on-11 drills
next week, but it's uncertain whether he'll be ready for the season opener.
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 6. Wentz's goal since having surgery last December to repair a
torn ACL and LCL in his left knee has been to be ready for that game.
"It's no secret that it's going to be close," Wentz said after the Eagles completed training camp Tuesday.
"We've seen where I'm at in camp and hopefully next week I'm doing 11-on-11s. I think, naturally
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The Eagles are in no rush to have their franchise quarterback return too soon. Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles is Wentz's backup and he's ready to step in like
he did in Week 14 last season.
"I'm going to take it day by day," Eagles coach Doug Pederson said about Wentz's status. "I am going to evaluate it this weekend. I'm going to see where
he is at. Medically, I am going to see where he is at, because I'm going to
trust our doctors. We'll make a decision at some point."
Pederson said he'd like for Wentz to practice for a full week before he played in a game. Wentz still hasn't been cleared for contact.
Foles is supposed to make his preseason debut Thursday night at New England after sitting out last week's game. He had missed a few practices because of
muscle spasms in his neck and shoulder area.
Foles will see Tom Brady for the first time since the Super Bowl. Brady didn't congratulate Foles after the game and many people blew it out of
proportion.
"We both have a lot going on in our lives
Joshua Garnett Jersey , so in time," Foles said. "It will happen when it happens. We practiced with the Patriots several years ago and I talked to Tom quite a
bit. He's a great guy. I have all the respect in the world for him. I think
everybody is making too big a deal out of this. It's not a big deal at
all."
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