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Los Angeles Rams release 3 high-profile veterans in salary-cap purge

A salary-cap purge for the Los Angeles Rams started with the release of veterans James Laurinaitis, Chris Long and Jared Cook. The moves will save $24.375 million in salary-cap space for this year, according to NFL Media.

LOS ANGELES – A salary-cap purge for the Los Angeles Rams started with the release of veterans James Laurinaitis, Chris Long and Jared Cook on Friday.

The moves will save $24.375 million in salary-cap space for this year, according to NFL Media. The Rams — previously based in St. Louis — parted with two mainstays in linebacker Laurinaitis and defensive end Long.