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Found August 31, 2012 on thepigskinreport.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Seneca Wallace,  Deion Branch,  Colt McCoy,  Donte` Stallworth,  Jabar Gaffney,  Brian Hoyer,  Tim Hightower,  Evan Royster,  Roy Helu
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns,  New England Patriots,  Washington Redskins
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As the 32 NFL clubs start releasing players in order to meet tonight’s deadline of having a final 53 man roster, some veteran players will be released. This season is no different than any other season with some surprise moves being made at the 11th hour. It appears that the quarterback situation in Cleveland has been resolved, another veteran has been jettisoned by the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins confusing running back situation has been made a bit clearer. Several outlets are reporting this afternoon that veteran QB Seneca Wallace has been released by the Cleveland Browns. This news does not surprise me, given Seneca Wallace’s salary heading into the regular season versus Colt McCoy’s cost. Yes, there might have been a rift between McCoy and the team’s  president over the handling of McCoy’s concussion last year, but he understands the offense and comes at a much cheaper price. Deion Branch has been released by the New England Patriots. Many thought that Branc...
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