The New Orleans Saints have terminated the contract of veteran tight end Jeremy Shockey, Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports.
Shockey had one season remaining on his current contract, which was set to pay the four-time Pro Bowler $4.78 million in total compensation this season.
A 2002 first-round pick (14th overall) out of the University of Oklahoma by the New York Giants, Shockey has 510 receptions for 5,688 yards and 33 touchdowns during his nine-year career.
Acquired by the Saints in 2008, Shockey has 139 receptions for 1,460 yards and 6 touchdowns in 38 games in New Orleans. With David Thomas and the rapid development of 2010 third-round pick Jimmy Graham, Shockey and his high salary became expendable.
source: Mac's Football Blog
Posted by Brian McIntyre
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