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Browns Release Mychal Kendricks Following Insider Trading Charge

Aug 29, 2018 9:35 PM

The Cleveland Browns have released Mychal Kendricks after he was charged with insider trading.

The Browns said they were aware of Kendricks' involvement prior to signing him to a one-year deal in June, but "circumstances have changed" and the team has elected to release him.

"I would like to apologize," Kendricks said in the statement released by his attorneys. "Four years ago, I participated in insider trading, and I deeply regret it. I invested money with a former friend of mine who I thought I could trust and who I greatly admired. His background as a Harvard graduate and an employee of Goldman Sachs gave me a false sense of confidence.

"To this point, I had worked my tail off since I was 5 years old to become a football player. I was drawn in by the allure of being more than just a football player. While I didn't fully understand all of the details of the illegal trades, I knew it was wrong, and I wholeheartedly regret my actions."

ESPN

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Raiders Waive 2017 2nd Round Pick Obi Melifonwu

Aug 23, 2018 5:05 PM

The Oakland Raiders have waived Obi Melifonwu.

Melifonwu was the 56th overall pick in 2017, but the safety was placed on IR last year due to a hip problem.

Melifonwu was being evaluated in camp with a lower body injury.

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Seahawks Surprisingly Release Marcus Smith

Aug 18, 2018 11:52 AM

The Seattle Seahawks have terminated the contract of Marcus Smith in what was a surprise move.

Pete Carroll said "some personal reasons" factored into Smith's release. He said earlier in the week that Smith's absence from practice was due to a family issue.

Carroll said Smith's health wasn't an issue. Asked if Smith had requested his release or if it was a mutual decision or the team's choice, Carroll paused and said: "We talked through the whole thing. I just kind of want to leave it alone because it's personal stuff and I'd just like to leave it there."

Smith recorded 2.5 sacks in a rotational role for the Seahawks last season after the Philadelphia Eagles, who had drafted Smith in the first round in 2014, waived him before training camp.

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Washington Releases Orlando Scandrick

Aug 14, 2018 1:23 PM

Washington has released Orlando Scandrick.

Scandrick signed with Washington this offseason and had been working all training camp as a starter, which makes his release a surprise.

Washington signed Scandrick in March to a two-year deal worth up to $7 million.

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