The financial implications of the extensions for Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner are already being felt for the Seattle Seahawks. The team released defensive tackle Tony McDaniel, who started 29 games in the past two years, Sunday night, per ESPN.com.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported a need to alleviate its cap burden was cited by Seattle as the reason behind McDaniel's release. ESPN's John Clayton noted how much money the Seahawks will now save:
Releasing DT Tony McDaniel freed up $3 million of cap room for the Seahawks. They save on his $2.