Hill will always be remembered (and perhaps, never forgiven) for his pass interference play against the Jets in week six that ultimately cost Denver the game. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)
The Denver Broncos announced on Saturday evening that veteran safety Renaldo Hill has been released from the team. The move surprises no one, as Mr. East predicted last Wednesday that Hill would be cut, freeing up $5.5 million in cap space for the team.
Hill is entering his 11th season after playing the previous two years in Denver. At 32 years old, Hill is being pushed aside to make room for the younger safeties on the roster. Starting in 31 games, Hill recorded 122 tackles, 2.0 sacks and 4 interceptions from 2009-2010.
Youngsters Nick Polk, David Bruton and Darcel McBath are joined by rookies Rahim Moore and Quinton Carter as five of the six remaining safeties on Denver’s roster. The sixth is veteran Brian Dawkins – who may also be cut if the team does not restructure his contract...
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