Roundup: Bucs cut Michael Clayton

Updated: September 5, 2010, 8:06 AM ET
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton, who didn't play in the team's final preseason game earlier this week, was cut on Saturday.

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Clayton, who signed a five-year contract worth as much as $26 million last year, was guaranteed $3 million in base salary this season.

After Thursday's final preseason game, Bucs coach Raheem Morris said: "We got a chance to evaluate some of Reggie [Brown] and we were able to evaluate some of Arrelious Benn. "Really, we got a chance to look at those guys. We've already seen a lot of Michael Clayton, and we're going to get a chance to see a little bit of Michael Clayton next week as well. All those guys, we're going to find out who's going to play Z for us, who's going to be our starter.''

Clayton had 16 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown last season for the Bucs.

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Jaguars release WR Williamson

Jacksonville cut veteran wide receiver Troy Williamson. The Jaguars had hoped Williamson could fill the void left by the departure of Torry Holt.

Lions trim CB Bly, T Jansen

Detroit parted ways with veteran cornerback Dre Bly and tackle Jon Jansen.

Dolphins drop QB White

Miami cut quarterback Pat White as they worked to get down to the NFL's limit of 53 players.

Raiders release QB Brennan

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Bengals trim WR Jones, K Rayner

The Cincinnati Bengals released wide receiver Matt Jones and place kicker Dave Rayner.

Vikings cut WR Walker, RB Johnson

Javon Walker was cut by Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, after bringing in the former Green Bay Packers receiver two weeks ago to team with former teammate Brett Favre. The Vikings also cut former Boise State standout Ian Johnson.

Giants release QB Bomar

New York cut backup quarterback Rhett Bomar, who threw more passes than any other Giants quarterback this preseason.

Bills cut ties with WR Hardy

Buffalo has decided to cut wide receiver James Hardy, a second round pick in the 2008 draft.

Falcons release DB Jackson

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Colts cut QB Brandstater

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