Report Saints could cut Pro Bowl guard Jahri Evan
Nine-year starter and six-time guard might be looking for a new home in the near future. reported Monday morning that the were prepared to release Evans, according to league sources, but have reached out to the guard's camp to work out a restructure. Evans made the last season. However, he is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career -- thanks in large part to a torn ligament in his wrist. The 31-year-old Lacale London Jersey is scheduled to make $7.5 million in salary in bonuses and a cap hit of $11 million. With the sitting about $20 million over the projected salary cap, Evans' number is too high to swallow. Both Evans and fellow guard -- set to count $9.6 million -- could be shown the door. The have had "several talks" with Evans and his reps, per Terrell, to try and come to an agreement about his future. The informed Evans' camp that an outright release is po sible if a deal can't be worked out. Evans' situation is another reminder that we are in the midst of the time in the NFL calendar when teams are scrambling to get under the salary cap before free agency begins (March 10). For many veteran players that means receiving the ultimatum: take a pay cut or get cut. The latest Podcast and gives updates on and . Find more content on . Bijan Robinson Jersey