EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants released veteran guard Kevin Zeitler after two years with the team.
Zeitler, 31, was the Giants' best and most consistent offensive lineman last season. But he was set to earn $12 million and count $14.5 million against the salary cap.
That was too much for the Giants to digest this season with the cap decreasing 8% to $182.5 million. They save $9.6 million with Zeitler's release.
It was a decision prompted by the current NFL landscape and Zeitler's slightly diminished skills. His value on the open market isn't likely going to produce a similar 2020 salary.