The St. Louis Rams Washington Redskins today released DE Jason Taylor. The two sides attempted to restructure his $8 million salary but were unable to reach a deal.

(Editor’s Note: When posting this story, like I often do, I had at least a dozen other things on my mind, one such thing was the more recent news that the St. Louis Rams had retained CB Ron Bartell, which you will read about in a minute. And that is why I incorrectly began this post with “The St. Louis Rams…”)

“Jason Taylor was a real professional during his time with the Redskins,” coach Jim Zorn was quoted on PFT.  “He played hurt, but still gave his best effort to be prepared and play hard every week.  We wish him and his family the very best.”

Taylor had a drop off in production last season with the Redskins, totaling only 3.5 sacks — his lowest since ‘99. The 12-year vet also started in the fewest games of his career (8).

Rotoworld has learned from the Tampa Tribune that the Buccaneers are expected to “heavily persue” the former AP Defensive Player of the Year (2006).

Source: Rotoworld.com, Tampa Tribune, Profootballtalk.com, NFL.com - 5:26 p.m. et