Chiefs Release Patrick Surtain; Donnie Edwards Next?

by Joel Thorman on Feb 24, 2009 5:14 PM CST Comment 45 comments

According to the NFL Network's Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs have released veteran cornerback Patrick Surtain.

Surtain had $7 million due to him in 2009 so it's no surprise that the new regime has decided to part ways with him. The move will free up $6.184 million in salary cap room.

The Chiefs acquired Surtain from the Miami Dolphins prior to the 2005 season in exchange for a 2nd round draft pick.

Schefter also speculates that veteran linebacker Donnie Edwards could be the next cap casualty.

Surtain, 32, isn’t expected to be the last Chiefs player released before Friday. Veteran LB Donnie Edwards also could be in jeopardy, as he is scheduled to make $5 million in base salary. If he is released, it would free up another $4.5 million in salary-cap savings.

The Chiefs were already sitting pretty in regards to salary cap room for the looming free agency period. If we do cut Edwards, that will free up over $10 million MORE in salary cap.

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i;m so excited for all our cap room..but im expecting the let down of getting no big name players or players i never heard of before…d.williams..anthany alabi…d.darling..lol
but i hope we grab some good players

by kcchiefsfan56 on Feb 24, 2009 5:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hey, nothing wrong with that.

Patriots brought in a bunch of cheap, no-name free agents a bunch of times and let them duke it out on numerous occasions.

by NESilver on Feb 24, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

making moooooves

maaaaking mooooves finaallly tiiiime to maake a splash pioli.

by sexassassin on Feb 24, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

YAY

remember that interception where he got chased down by FREAKING PHILLIP RIVERS?!!?! What the hell? ’Bout time in my opinion

by Pontiaclvr on Feb 24, 2009 5:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

lol i rememebr that, so slow

by SayHeyWerd on Feb 24, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

One Of The More Embarassing Highlights For A DB

I’m sure he’d prefer that it hadn’t happened.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.

by UCrawford on Feb 24, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good move to let Patrick "I got caught by a QB from behind Surtain" go

Denver Sucks!!!!!

by Major Tom on Feb 24, 2009 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Are we going to be the first team in NFL history to be $100 million under the cap? :)

"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.

by DThomasReigns on Feb 24, 2009 5:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bucs are the most with $55 milion

by Joel Thorman on Feb 24, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What's our new number now?

Estimate?

by NJ_Chief on Feb 24, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

$45 million

by Joel Thorman on Feb 24, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Knew That Was Coming

His cap figure made it a “Surtain-ty” (A-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahahahahahaaaaaa…).

He did a decent job while he was here and I think he probably earned the contract. I’d love for the Chiefs to have had the guy at the beginning of his career.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.

by UCrawford on Feb 24, 2009 5:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And Kudos To Him For Being A Pro While He Was Here

He talked about this a lot during last season, about how he knew the end was coming and how it was his job to train up the young guys as best he could as they pushed him out. Class act.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.

by UCrawford on Feb 24, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Very true. He may have been embarrassingly slow this year, but he was a professional and taught Flowers and Carr.

"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.

by DThomasReigns on Feb 24, 2009 5:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Leg Injuries Probably Didn't Help Much

He had a gimpy hamstring to start the year…wonder if that lingered.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.

by UCrawford on Feb 24, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.

"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 24, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

I'm never working for this guy again.

by WMR on Feb 24, 2009 6:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If we sign one of Jason Brown and Channing Crowder, hopefully even both, then im happy

by SayHeyWerd on Feb 24, 2009 5:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thank you Pat Surtain

For your service in Kansas City, and good luck.

by Vince D on Feb 24, 2009 5:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

+1

We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.

"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 24, 2009 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I say we blow it all on one player

who gets hurt in the first preseason game.

Actually I am more in favor of signing a dozen no names with something to prove than a prima donna who just sucks up cash and blows hot air.

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Feb 24, 2009 5:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

brodie croyles brother?

We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.

"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 24, 2009 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Called it!

then again it wasn’t that hard who didn’t?

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Feb 24, 2009 5:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Huard & Edwards gone too

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/1052062.html

Young, dope & flashy.

by Young Ace on Feb 24, 2009 5:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Called that too!

haha I’m giving myself way too much credit… Didn’t see Meritt going though that was a surprise

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Feb 24, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if Edwards was gioven the opportunity to retire as a Chief first?

Maybe he thought he could play a few more years. What do I know…

We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.

"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 24, 2009 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How much money does Huard make?

I wonder if that frees up any significant cap room.

by Vince D on Feb 24, 2009 5:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought he was making like 7M, but that could have been over the entire contract...

UC usually has good luck finding cap numbers, I can never remember the site they go to get them…

by KCFanatic on Feb 24, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Rotoworld

Just go to the player’s page and there’s a contract details link next to the player’s picture.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.

by UCrawford on Feb 24, 2009 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Unless they're a free agent

Which then it doesn’t give any information on that link.

If that’s the case, google USA Today contract database. That should give you what you’re looking for.

by Joel Thorman on Feb 24, 2009 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

by Joel Thorman on Feb 24, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorrie, Donnie

Might be time to hang up the cleats, or at least take a year and get healthy. Then maybe you can catch on somewhere, like Seau

If the O-line isn't built up, a rookie QB is gonna look bad next season. If the O-line is a lot better, Thigpen will win more next season.
QBs drafted in the top 5, back to 2001:
Michael Vick, David Carr, Joey Harrington, Carson Palmer, Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Alex Smith, Vince Young, JaMarcus Russell, Matt Ryan. How many were worth that high a pick? You decide.

by Bleedingredandgold on Feb 24, 2009 5:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs