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Seattle cuts former MVP Alexander
The Seattle Seahawks released former MVP Shaun Alexander, just 26 months after he signed a $62 million contract. Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said last night the team released...
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Your Mock Draft Is Worthless!! (Blame Shaun Alexander)
FakeTeams — The Seattle Seahawks released RB Shaun Alexander last night, kicking the greatest RB in team history out to the curb.  This came only two years after signing him to a massive $68 million contract.  Good planning on that. The Seahawks will go with a fantasy-maddening RB committee of Maurice Morris, TJ Duckett and Julius Jones this season but that's something to cover later on.  The immediate impact of this move is that you can tear up your NFL Mock Drafts and start over.  One team is going to get  Alexander into their facility, give him a medical check, and sign him to a contract -- probably before this weekend's draft. Among mock ...

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nflguru.net 4/23/2008 — Just 26 months after Shaun Alexander signed a $62 million contract, the Seattle Seahawks have released the former MVP. “It’s sad, really,” Seahawks President Tim Ruskell said after announcing the move. “He’s been such ...
With crowded backfield, Seattle cuts AlexanderFOXSports.com News for NFL 4/22/2008
The Seattle Seahawks have released former MVP running back Shaun Alexander. Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said Tuesday that Alexander was released unconditionally after passing a physical.
SPORTS SHORTSNY Post: Sports 4/23/2008
NFL: Seahawks cut Alexander The Seahawks released former MVP Shaun Alexander, just 26 months after he signed a $62 million contract as the franchise's cornerstone. Seattle president Tim Ruskell said yesterday the team released Alexander...
Seahawks say goodbye to Shaun AlexanderThe Seattle Times: Sports 4/23/2008
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The former MVP is cut two years after signing a $62-million contract. > The Seattle Seahawks released former most valuable player Shaun Alexander , only 26 months after he signed a ...
Dolphins Sign J. Long as Top ChoiceWash Post NFL 4/23/2008
The Dolphins sign Michigan tackle on Monday, ensuring they will use the top pick in the draft on him, while the Seahawks release former MVP Shaun Alexander.