Shaun Alexander is finished in Seattle
The Seahawks, as expected, have released the 30-year-old running back, who is only slightly more than two years removed from a Super Bowl appearance.
Alexander was due to make $4.5 million in 2008. He was given an eight-year, $62 million contract in 2006, but wound up receiving only $18.8 million in base salaries and $13.5 million in signing bonus and other guarantees.
Last year, battling wrist and knee problems, Alexander ran for 716 yards in 13 games, his lowest rushing total since 2000.
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They should've given him another year. You can just cut a guy like that. Let his injuries heal up and try him out again.
But then again, he could be taking that leap off of the steep mountain slope that most running backs run into towards the end of their career. The Seahawks could just be avoiding the mid-season drama of having to bench him.
Oh I'm so torn.