Reilly
02-07-2005, 03:29 AM
L.J. Shelton
Cardinals
Feb. 6 - Less than 15 months after signing L.J. Shelton to a pricey five-year contract extension, the Cardinals appear willing to part ways with him, as the team has granted permission for the veteran offensive tackle to discuss possible trade scenarios with other franchises, Len Pasquarelli reported.
The move is hardly surprising, since many observers felt Cardinals coach Dennis Green would undertake sweeping roster changes following his first season with the team and assumed that discarding Shelton would likely be among those alterations.
Given his relatively young age for an offensive lineman, and the fact Shelton has been a starter most of his NFL career, there figures to be a market for the six-year veteran.
"A number of teams have expressed interest," said agent Eric Metz. "We look forward to (having Shelton) starting anew someplace else."
Cardinals
Feb. 6 - Less than 15 months after signing L.J. Shelton to a pricey five-year contract extension, the Cardinals appear willing to part ways with him, as the team has granted permission for the veteran offensive tackle to discuss possible trade scenarios with other franchises, Len Pasquarelli reported.
The move is hardly surprising, since many observers felt Cardinals coach Dennis Green would undertake sweeping roster changes following his first season with the team and assumed that discarding Shelton would likely be among those alterations.
Given his relatively young age for an offensive lineman, and the fact Shelton has been a starter most of his NFL career, there figures to be a market for the six-year veteran.
"A number of teams have expressed interest," said agent Eric Metz. "We look forward to (having Shelton) starting anew someplace else."