Age more than just a number to the salary cap

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 | Print Entry

The normal trend of salary cap cuts continues. Players in their 30s are being victimized.

Of the first 49 players released, 28 were in their 30s. With the economy being what it is, those players will have the hardest time finding job.

Because of the economy, teams are looking to do one- or two-year deals with veterans to lower the signing bonus number. Fred Taylor, age 33, seems to be getting some early action with his visits to Buffalo and New England. The Saints were the first team to sign a player older than 30 by acquiring tight end Dan Campbell, a 32-year-old cut by Detroit. Many others will sit for a while.  
 

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