The Miami Dolphins on Wednesday waived Tab Perry four days after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon, according to a Yahoo.com report.

The 49ers on Tuesday waived undrafted free agent LB Ezra Butler after he was arrested over the weekend on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Minnesota Vikings have waived troubled defensive end Erasmus James, a former first-round pick, according to The Associated Press. He was one of the top-rated pass-rushers in 2005, but a series of knee injuries derailed his career. "We decided to waive Erasmus, and we wish the best for him in the future," Coach Brad Childress said in a statement issued by the team.

After missing all of the past two seasons due to violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, the Bengals waived linebacker Odell Thurman on Monday, as reported by ESPN.com.

The Bills on Tuesday placed injured TE Kevin Everett on the NFL?s waived/failed physical list, as reported by Yahoo.com. As a result of his release, Everett becomes eligible to pursue benefits to ensure his future financial stability. Everett suffered a near-fatal spinal cord injury in September?s season opener, which initially left him paralyzed from the neck down. The 26-year-old has made a remarkable recovery and is walking on his own although his rehabilitation continues.

The Cincinnati Bengals waived linebackers Anthony Schlegel and Roy Manning on Thursday, according to the Herald-Dealer (Kentucky). Schlegel played in thirteen games for the team last season, recording 34 tackles on defense and special teams. Manning appeared in only five games in 2007, with seven tackles on special teams.