Two days after drafting running back Darren McFadden, the Oakland Raiders have informed running back Dominic Rhodes that he's being released.
The move, first reported by ESPN's John Clayton, was a necessity for the Raiders, as the team was in danger of going over the NFL's salary cap. Rhodes had a $1.75 million salary for 2008, which is now off the Raiders' books.
Thus ends an ugly year for Rhodes as a Raider. He served a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, and finished his time in Oakland with 302 yards on 75 carries. He'll likely catch on with some other team for a salary around the league minimum, but the days of anyone offering him a $1.75 million salary are long gone.
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4-28-2008 @ 5:23PM
rick_s said...
CHARGERS! pick him up for the league minimum!! perfect power back to soften up the defense for LT to run through!!
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4-28-2008 @ 9:14PM
sports bettor said...
I think there will be interest in Rhodes. I say he goes above the league min.
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5-05-2008 @ 11:22PM
George B Vieto said...
I am sure that the New Orleans Saints could use Dominick Rhodes if Duece McAllister doesn't return to the starting lineup.
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