The New Orleans Saints released running back C.J. Spiller, who signed a four-year, $16 million free-agent contract just last season.
Spiller was a healthy scratch Sunday, when the Saints opened the regular season with a 35-34 loss to Oakland.
Saints coach Sean Payton said Spiller was scratched because there wasn’t room for him in the game, adding that his role could change “week to week.” Yesterday, Spiller’s contract was terminated.
When the Saints acquired Spiller, they hoped his versatility and speed could fill roles similar to those of ex-Saints Reggie Bush and Darren Sproles.