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Former Michigan football standout Taylor Lewan released by Tennessee Titans after 9 years

For the first time in his NFL career, Taylor Lewan is a free agent.

The former Michigan football offensive lineman was released by the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday with a "failed physical" designation, as part of a series of salary-slashing moves by the team. Tennessee saves approximately $14.8 million against the salary cap with no dead cap penalty by releasing Lewan, who was set to enter the fifth and final year of an $80 million contract.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Lewan was the longest tenured player on the team — he was drafted No. 11 overall in 2014 — having spent his entire career with the Titans.