Jared Cook Released by Rams: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

February 19, 2016   ·   Joe Pantorno   ·   Jump to comments

The Los Angeles Rams announced Friday they released tight end Jared Cook.  
The 28-year-old Cook has recorded five straight seasons of 39 or more receptions for at least 481 yards. 
He wasn't the only one shown the door in Los Angeles. The team also released defensive end Chris Long and linebacker James Laurinaitis. 
This is a somewhat surprising move given Cook's ability to produce in an anemic Rams offense, but the move has a financial motive, as NFL Media's Albert Breer pointed out:
Cook had two years remaining on a five-year, $35.1 million contract he signed back in 2013. He was owed $7 million and $7.1 million, respectively, over the last two years of his deal, according to Spotrac.com.
Joining the Rams from the Tennessee Titans in 2013, Cook set a franchise record for most receiving yards by a tight end with 671. 
Last season, he was second on the team in receiving yards with 481, trailing only wide receiver Kenny Britt....

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