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Originally Posted by los panda
how much did they save this year?
how much did/will it cost to cut him?
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Redskins release Chris Cooley - The Insider - The Washington Post
Shanahan said the two sides did not discuss Cooley’s contract. The tight end, who has filled in at fullback with starter Darrel Young injured, would have counted more than $6 million against the salary cap this season if he had remained with the team.
Shanahan did not rule out the possibility of the Redskins re-signing Cooley if he is unable to find a starting job elsewhere.
“There’s a lot of scenarios that could still occur,” Shanahan said. “... Chris wants to be a starter in the National Football League.”
Cooley had said during training camp that he was willing to fill any role to remain with the team. He played regularly at fullback during the Redskins’ three preseason games.
Shanahan said he wishes Cooley well and the team thought it did what is right for itself and Cooley.