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Lions release cornerback Drayton Florence

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The 6'0" 33-year-old veteran prefers playing in press-man coverage. Last season in Carolina he made 26 tackles, defended nine passes, and grabbed a pair of interceptions, ranking 19th among 110 qualified cornerbacks according to Pro Football Focus. Drayton is a 10-year veteran so his minimum salary would be $955,000 for 2014. But the new CBA features a "Vet Minimum Salary Benefit" which means as long as the sum of his bonuses (signing, roster, workout, etc.) do not combine to exceed $65K his salary cap hit is that of 2-year veteran or $570,000.