News: Saints release LB Curtis Lofton

[RedLine]

METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints released linebacker Curtis Lofton, their leading tackler and defensive captain in 2014, sources told ESPN.

Lofton, 28, was due to make $7.25 million in salary and bonuses this year. The Saints can save at least $4.25 million against the cap -- or all $7.25 million if they designate it as a post-June 1 release.
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[Aven8]

Screw Durant. I'm going after him!

 

[speedkilz88]

Durant might cost you 2 million on avg. versus a guy that could cost you 7 on average. Durant is a weakside chase guy and Lofton is strictly a Mike middle thumper.

 

[Aven8]

Durant might cost you 2 million on avg. versus a guy that could cost you 7 on average.

What good does 2 million do when he's in the tub?

 

[DFWJC]

The Saints are seriously paying for all that FA spending over the last 2-3 years.

I even just saw an article that suggests that since they need to break it all down, they should trade Brees now and reap the rewards a few years from now.

 

[Floatyworm]

Lofton is only 28?

Seems like he has been in the league forever.......

I expect him to sign w/ the 49ers. I think they were blindsided w/ Patrick Willis retiring.