NFL Roster Cut: Seattle Seahawks Cut T.J. Houshmandzadeh
by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 4, 2010 2:11 PM EDT
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PrintReports surfaced that former Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh was being placed on the trading block by the Seattle Seahawks, one season after signing a five-year deal worth $40 million. The biggest hurdle for a trade was Houshmandzadeh's $7 million that he was due this year. Joe Reedy wrote that the Vikings, Jets, Chargers and Cardinals were interested in Houshmandzadeh.
Chad Ochocinco tweeted when news broke of Houshmandzadeh being on the trading block: " My success over my career has been enabled because of the play of Housh on the opposite side of me and id be happy to have him back." Much like he did with Terrell Owens, Chad said he'll be "lobbying heavy" for Houshmandzadeh's Cincinnati return.
On Saturday afternoon, Houshmandzadeh's career with the Seahawks has come to an end. According to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, Seattle released Houshmandzadeh because ultimately, there were no trade partners -- or partners willing to take on Houshmandzadeh's salary and perhaps a draft pick.
While Houshmandzadeh's production can't be argued, the fact is that the Bengals may not have any need for him. There's always the chance that the team may be hesitant on having a rookie (Jordan Shipley), a second-year player with four career receptions (Quan Cosby) and a third-year player with one career reception (Jerome Simpson), therefore signing Houshmandzadeh to help them this year. But that chance is microscopic at best.
Also, for those people worried that Briscoe doesn't pass waivers and can't be signed to the Bengals practice squad, Houshmandzadeh hitting free agency only helps.
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Yeh, I don't see him coming here.
Chad got TO but I don’t think there’s space on the roster for him.
…unless Caldwell gets cut.
screw that. cut simpson.
yeah i said it.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
why not
Put it on Carson. Tell him we either sign Housh for league minimum (since the Seahawks pay him the rest) and cut his brother to make room. Or we pass. If nothing eles it gives us a reason to dump Palmer-lite without pissing off #9. win/win.
My understanding is the Seahawks have to pay 7 million this year anyway. If he signs with another team for a mill, they pay 6 million. signs for two, they pay five. correct me if I’m wrong.
I’ve wondered about this myself. Clarification would be appreciated. I wouldn’t mind having Housh back for cheap. I’m sure he’d do a better job than caldwell or simpson
If I’m right he gets 7 million no matter where he goes. Then it comes down to where is he comfortable, where can he win. If that is true, he would be looking hard at the Bengals for league minimum.
Tis true
No matter what, Houshmandzadeh will get that money because, well, it’s guaranteed. The team that he signs will give him whatever they want with Seattle paying the difference.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 4, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
he makes too much at this point for mike brown to be interested
let him become a desperate (and cheap) reclamation project and then mike might call.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
the exact opposite of what you said
this is the perfect storm Mike Brown move because of the money. Mike wouldn’t have to pay anything for him, as long as it was a 1 year deal. The 1 year thing is the only thing I could see that would turn Housh off about it. He probably want’s a multi year deal.
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Housh’s release makes it easier to keep Briscoe.
Teams with a significant WR need will spend the afternoon chasing TJ which could by time for Briscoe to make through waiver wire.
i like that thinking
you never know. even if briscoe makes the practice squad, i find it unlikely someone from the afc north wont pluck him off our practice squad before seasons end. steelers and browns have always shown interest in young bengals receivers.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
How the mighty have fallen
offer him 1mil for a 1 year contract
If he would displace Caldwell I would be all for it, but I am excited about Shipley’s potential and would rather see him this year be the # 3.
I am excited to see Shipley as well
BUT if we could get TJ for a 1 year contract I’m all for it. As I said in another thread it instantly gives us the best corp of receivers in the league.
by Throw the ball on Sep 4, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
shipley has to earn it
if he ends up on the depth chart at #4-6 there is a reason for it.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
I agree I want Shipley to get that ball
however I’d rather have Housh and not need him, then need him and not have him.
matt leinhert (sp?)
Would be a good back up…..got cut
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by shortstopv2 on Sep 4, 2010 2:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It would be a good idea if he came cheap AND promised to be good.
Cut O’Sullivan or Lil’ Bro. Sign Housh. Oh, and Simpson doesn’t really need to stay either.
It may seem dumb, but Chad-TO-Housh-Shipley-Cosby-Caldwell is just flat-out ridiculous.
Throw in that Carson is throwing to them and we dominate through the air this year.
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
wyche would have done it =)
here comes cincy in their no huddle 5 wr set…
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
I doubt Cincinnati is on TJs list of places to go.
I know he expressed regret in missing the train to Minnesota last time. With the injury to Rice, I’d have to think that both parties would be excited about bringing Housh in. Also other places he might be well used: Arizona who traded Boldin, San Diego without Jackson, St. Louis without any kind of #1 receiver and I personally think Detroit would be a good fit. I like Stafford, Best will be amazing, Johnson is a stud and Burleson combined with Housh would make for a very strong starting lineup.
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