By Mike Triplett | ESPN Staff Writer
METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints have released veteran safety Kurt Coleman after just one season.
Coleman's release comes as no surprise after his role diminished in New Orleans throughout the season. He played only three snaps during the Saints' two playoff games.
And they will save at least $4 million against the salary cap by releasing the nine-year veteran -- $5.5 million if they designate it as a post-June 1 release.
Coleman, who turns 31 in April, signed a three-year, $16.35 million contract with the Saints after being released by the rival Carolina Panthers around this time last year. But he wound up making just $6.3 million over one year. He has no additional guarantees on his contract. ...
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METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints have released veteran safety Kurt Coleman after just one season.
Coleman's release comes as no surprise after his role diminished in New Orleans throughout the season. He played only three snaps during the Saints' two playoff games.
And they will save at least $4 million against the salary cap by releasing the nine-year veteran -- $5.5 million if they designate it as a post-June 1 release.
Coleman, who turns 31 in April, signed a three-year, $16.35 million contract with the Saints after being released by the rival Carolina Panthers around this time last year. But he wound up making just $6.3 million over one year. He has no additional guarantees on his contract. ...
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