By Nunyo Demasio Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, June 2, 2004; Page D03
The Washington Redskins released middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, running back Trung Canidate and left guard Dave Fiore yesterday.
"It's always difficult anytime you have to release players that have helped the team out," Redskins Vice President Vinny Cerrato said. "But that's the cost of doing business in today's game."
The three veterans were let go as part of the Redskins' effort to lower their salary cap. Under NFL rules, teams could defer a portion of the salary cap hit until the 2005 season by waiting until after yesterday to release a player. The salary cap for the 2004 season is $80.5 million.
The moves give the Redskins $5 million in salary-cap space, but $3.1 million is allocated toward the 2004 rookie pool, which Washington must use to sign its four draft selections.
REDSKINMARK wrote:Rock is a much better option, and showed much more ability when given the chance.
Yeah, I know... Like when Trung Canidate carried the ball on every play of the drive before Betts cane in one play then Rock Cartwright came in and took Canidate's TD.
Then again, in the first four weeks, Cartwright had 5 yards on 6 carries. Big time goal line back, which he will fulfull.
"I said when he retired that Joe Gibbs was the best coach I'd ever faced." - Bill Parcells
