Arian Foster Released by Texans: Latest Comments and Reaction

March 3, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

The Houston Texans announced they have parted ways with their all-time leading rusher, Arian Foster.
ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report the news Thursday.
Per Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports, Texans general manager Rick Smith made it clear salary wouldn't factor into the decision.
Smith commented on the decision to part ways with Foster, via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle:
There are not many players I respect more than Arian Foster. He maximized his opportunity as an undrafted college free agent and worked to become the most productive back in franchise history, and one of the most complete backs in the NFL. During his tenure with the Texans, Arian has contributed much, and meant a great deal to the success of the franchise over the past seven seasons and we wish him only the best as he continues his playing career.
Even so, Houston will save $6.625 million against the salary cap while taking on $2.3 million in dead money by cutting Foster.
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