“In fairness to Matt, I think that it would be a tough position for him to be in a backup role,’’ Whisenhunt said. “Maybe a fresh start for him is what would be a good thing, for all of us.’’
The Cardinals tried to trade Leinart but found no acceptable deal. By cutting Leinart, Arizona doesn’t have to pay him the $2.5 million he was due this season.
Green on the market
Denver cut former Patriots defensive end Jarvis Green, who received a four-year contract worth nearly $12 million that included a $2.5 million signing bonus last spring . . . Justin Hartwig, the Steelers’ starting center the last two seasons, was cut after the team failed to work out a trade for him. Hartwig was due to make $2,080,000 this year . . . The Browns activated Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers from the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Out pattern
T.J. Houshmandzadeh
is gone from Seattle after just one season. Houshmandzadeh signed a $40 million, five-year deal before the 2009 season, including a guaranteed $7 million for the 2010 season. He was the team’s leading receiver last year with 79 catches . . . Willie Parker became the odd man out in the Redskins’ three-way veteran running back competition when he was released. Clinton Portis retained his starting job and Larry Johnson beat out Parker for the backup position . . . The Seahawks are looking for a new offensive line coach after the sudden retirement of Alex Gibbs. A team spokesman said the 69-year-old Gibbs was “worn out.’’ . . . Mike Nugent won the Bengals’ kicking job after proving he had recovered from a groin injury. Cincinnati waived kicker Dave Rayner, as well as receiver Matt Jones. Adam “Pacman’’ Jones made the team as a third cornerback and punt returner.
Bradford is No. 1 again
