Rams part ways with WR Holt

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Posted: News | Steve Wyche | Tags: St. Louis Rams, Torry Holt

Torry Holt

The St. Louis Rams have released veteran WR Torry Holt in a move that was expected –- and desired by Holt.

The Rams cut Holt, a 10-year veteran and fan favorite, on Friday afternoon, four days before he was due a $1.25 million roster bonus. The move creates nearly $8 million in salary-cap room for the Rams.

St. Louis tried to trade Holt but had no takers.

The call follows St. Louis’ decision earlier this week to part with longtime OT Orlando Pace in a similar, two-pronged move. Cutting Pace and Holt saves the Rams roughly $14 million in cap space, but it also continues the team’s move to a younger roster under new coach Steve Spagnuolo.

Holt, 32, reportedly asked to be released in anticipation of being fazed out of the offense. The seven-time Pro Bowler has played in all but two games since being drafted in the first round from N.C. State in 1999. He surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving mark eight times in his career. In 2008, though, amid an overall awful year for St. Louis, Holt caught just 64 passes for 796 yards and three touchdowns. It was statistically one of his worst seasons, with only his rookie campaign being less productive.

Holt remains one of the top active receivers with 869 receptions, 12,660 yards and 74 touchdowns.

 

I wonder if he still has enough in the tank to be a solid #2 WR?  I think he could help D-Bowe develope into a SOLID #1 IMO.

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I remember hearing on 810 AM and 610 AM last year about how Pollard would be better suited to be a OLB?  Has anyone heard anything of this sort or am I mistaken?  He's got some size but would have to put some weight on but he might be better at OLB then saftey.  That would let us see what D. Morgan is all about.  I really liked him coming out of S. Carolina but noticed that he didn't get much playing time last year for whatever reason.

 

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Bernard Pollard | #49 | DB

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Height: 6-1   Weight: 224   Age: 24

Born: 12/23/1984 Fort Wayne , IN

College: Purdue

Experience: 4th season

High School: South Side HS [Fort Wayne, IN]