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Broncos cut Wilson
Published 4/13/2007 by Adam at Arrowhead Addict | A Kansas City Chiefs Sports Blog
... The Broncos Friday released the five-time Pro Bowler due to a combination of injury and salary cap concerns. Wilson is coming off a neck injury suffered last season against Seattle on Dec. 3. He was also scheduled to make $5.2 million in base salary this season…

Broncos Release Al Wilson
Published 4/13/2007 by Dan Benton at Giants 101
... Well, here is an interesting turn of events. Apparently the Broncos are going to release linebacker Al Wilson straight up after failing to trade the former Pro Bowler. Due to some serious injury concerns many teams, including the Giants, dropped out of the “Al Wilson chase.” With Wilson now being a free agent it will be interesting to see if the Giants approach him. Perhaps giving him a contract similar to that of Lavar Arrington — without the cap penalties that pointlessly cost the Giants a ton of money.

Buzz: Jets Allow Jon Vilma to Seek Trade
Published 2/22/2008 by Bassett at thejetsblog.com
... I don’t know much about Vilma’s agent, Mitch Frankel, and don’t know about his other wheelings and dealings like this. Having Rosenhaus in this situation could actually be helpful, but that doesn’t matter. That being said, I think Vilma is now officially in play, provided the Jets get whatever they think is fair remuneration. I am sure they will start with a first rounder, but would be willing to take less, especially coming off an injury … Al Wilson anyone? Just conjecture by me, but with those attractive high picks the ...