Roster Moves: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2009

February 25, 2009 by The Low Down with Ryan Lode · 1 Comment
Filed under: KC Chiefs Football 

Yesterday the Chiefs officially parted ways with three veteran players:

LB Donnie Edwards - unspectacular in his return to the Chiefs - 36 in August

CB Patrick Surtain - Outplayed by rookies last year - 33 in June

QB Damon Huard - I believe “unofficially” retired after the first Denver game last season - he never played the same - 36 in July

Also cut was 7th round TE Michael Merritt after being arrested for marijuana charges Feb. 5th

For a team that is in the process of “rebuilding” these moves make sense.  They are all aging and have been out performed by their younger brethren.

The three moves combined (not including Merritt) will save the Chiefs almost an additional $10 million in salary cap this season.  Not that we weren’t far enough under already, but this will now leave us with upwards of $50 million to work with through free agency and the draft.  If Pioli and Haley are serious about winning now and making a real impact, at least one thing is certain…money shouldn’t be an issue.

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