Skins Release Troy Vincent

[Hostile]

Updated: Feb. 22, 2007, 12:32 PM ET
Skins release veteran safety Vincent


Associated Press

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ASHBURN, Va. -- Veteran safety Troy Vincent was cut Thursday by the Washington Commanders, saving the team about $1.3 million in salary cap space.


The Commanders signed Vincent six games into the 2006 season after free agent acquisition Adam Archuleta's early struggles, but the five-time Pro Bowl player failed to make much of an impact on the NFC's worst defense.


Vincent, 35, started three games, missed two with a hamstring injury, then returned as a reserve for the final two. His biggest play came on special teams, when he blocked a field goal in the final minute of a win over Dallas.


Vincent, who is the president of the NFL Players Association, began 2006 with Buffalo but was placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring in the season opener. The Bills later released him, and he signed a three-year, $3.9 million contract with the Commanders in October.

Vincent has 47 career interceptions and is best known for his years as a standout cornerback with Philadelphia from 1996-2003.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

 

[Bob Sacamano]

wow, a whole 1.3 mil in cap savings, watch out!

 

[CoachHodnett]

I remember how excited 'Skins fans were when they signed this guy. They said he was the final piece to the puzzle.

Unfortunately, his moment of fame came against us on that blocked field goal.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I remember how excited 'Skins fans were when they signed this guy. They said he was the final piece to the puzzle.

Unfortunately, his moment of fame came against us on that blocked field goal.

he was probably their best coverage safety last year lol

 

[Hostile]

he was probably their best coverage safety last year lol

Way better than Adam "At Least I have a Hot Wife" Archuleta.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Way better than Adam "At Least I have a Hot Wife" Archuleta.

she must not be very smart, cuz she still sticks w/ him

 

[apickmans]

I remember how excited 'Skins fans were when they signed this guy. They said he was the final piece to the puzzle.

Unfortunately, his moment of fame came against us on that blocked field goal.

I mean give us some credit. I dont think any of us thought he was the final piece to the puzzle. I think our record was 2-4 or 2-5 when we signed him. Our pass defense was so horrid that we were desperate for anyone to come and do something.

 

[the kid 05]

wow, a whole 1.3 mil in cap savings, watch out!

with that 1.3 mil they will sign 6 people