NFL changes: Post June 1 designation explaination

[That Guy]

2 players have already been released under the new rules implemented in the CBA extension.



Texans | G. Walker falls under new June 1 rule
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:56:00 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Houston Texans released DE Gary Walker under the new post June 1 free agency rule. He is free to sign with other teams now, but he will remain on the teams' cap sheet until June 1. On June 1, his cap number will be cleared off.

Ravens | O. Brown falls under new June 1 rule

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:54:15 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Baltimore Ravens released OT Orlando Brown under the new post June 1 free agency rule. He is free to sign with other teams now, but he will remain on the teams' cap sheet until June 1. On June 1, his cap number will be cleared off.