Seahawks cut ties with all-time leading rusher Alexander

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SHAUN OFFICIALLY GONE
Published 4/23/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
In a move that would have seemed unthinkable two years ago, the Seattle Seahawks have officially parted ways with running back Shaun Alexander. It was two years ago that Alexander received a big-money, long-term deal from the ‘Hawks after winning the league MVP award during a push for that contract.  Injuries and ineffectiveness have marred his performances over the last two seasons. There were rumors of his impending release in late February, and the Seahawks refused to dignify those rumors (posted right here) with a comment.  Meanwhile, they were able to line up his replacements (T.J. Duckett and Julius Jones) at a lower cost than they would have incurred if they had cut Alexander before trying to ...

Dolpins Tab Jake Long As Their Guy & Other News
Published 4/23/2008 by UtesFan89 at Playing For Pride
Well, the Dolphins have made their choice. And they have decided, just days before the NFL draft, that the guy they want is Jake Long. And with his contract already signed, it guarantees that he’ll be in training camp on time. Which is good, because hold-outs are idiots. (Not to mention that the NFL needs a slotted system like the NBA, but that’s another thing that ...

NFL Buzz: Jared Allen, Shaun Alexander, Jason Taylor, and Anquan Boldin
Published 4/24/2008 by JScott <info@bucem.com> at Buc 'Em: Front Page Posts
... wanted to focus on football, heh, silly me. The Bucs could Draft 5 Quarterbacks this weekend and it would have no effect on me emotionally so long as we acquire the rights to let Anquan Boldin roam our football field. Sadly, the Cardinals, much like the Bengals, have no intentions of trading Boldin and have already turned down offers from the Redskins and Eagles (who offered Lito Sheppard). The Seattle Seahawks have officially released former league MVP RB Shaun Alexander. The guys at Pro Football Talk have been discussing his potential release for ...