Football Titans to release veteran Shaun Phillips

C-Mac · 11-25-2014, 02:40 PM

Titans to release veteran Shaun Phillips

Shaun Phillips was the leading pass-rusher on a Broncos team that made the Super Bowl last season. Now he's reportedly looking for a job.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the Titans will release him, according to a source who has talked to the player. Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean first reported the news.

The Titans gave Phillips a $750,000 signing bonus in the offseason and paid him $1.5 million, but got only two sacks in return.

This is a strong statement considering that the Titans still have pay Phillips his salary for the rest of the season, unless another squad claims him off waivers. But Wyatt notes the team wants to play younger contributors down the stretch, and Phillips hasn't delivered this season.

It wouldn't be a surprise to see a contender give Phillips a shot as a situational pass-rusher off the bench, possibly even the Broncos.

11-25-2014, 02:40 PM	Topic Starter
C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $2153699	Titans to release veteran Shaun Phillips Titans to release veteran Shaun Phillips Shaun Phillips was the leading pass-rusher on a Broncos team that made the Super Bowl last season. Now he's reportedly looking for a job. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the Titans will release him, according to a source who has talked to the player. Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean first reported the news. The Titans gave Phillips a $750,000 signing bonus in the offseason and paid him $1.5 million, but got only two sacks in return. This is a strong statement considering that the Titans still have pay Phillips his salary for the rest of the season, unless another squad claims him off waivers. But Wyatt notes the team wants to play younger contributors down the stretch, and Phillips hasn't delivered this season. It wouldn't be a surprise to see a contender give Phillips a shot as a situational pass-rusher off the bench, possibly even the Broncos.
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