Tuesday 6 June 2017 10:54, UK
The Kansas City Chiefs have released veteran wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.
Maclin was entering the third year of a $55m, five-year contract he signed with the franchise as a free agent back in 2015, one that cost the Chiefs two draft picks and a fine for tampering.
He pulled in 87 catches for 1,088 yards and eight touchdowns in his first season with the Chiefs, but injury saw those numbers reduced to only 44 catches for 536 yards and two scores last season.
"These decisions are never easy, especially with a player like Jeremy who I've grown close with on and off the football field over the years," said Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.
"I have a lot of respect for the way he goes about his business and how he handles himself as a professional. I wish him the best of luck moving forward."
"I'd like to thank Jeremy for his effort and dedication the past two seasons," added Chiefs general manager John Dorsey.
"I have great respect for all players, which makes decisions like these very difficult, but we felt it was in the best interest of our club moving forward to part ways at this time. We wish Jeremy the best as he continues his career."
