Is today’s Friday so far? According to information from Seattle, Seattle Seahawks Cornerback Richard Sherman will be released today. The separation from the long-time star of Seahawks has already been taking place for some days.
That’s what the Seattle Times reports. According to the newspaper, only “something unexpected” could stop a discharge at the end of the week. ESPN confirmed the report a little later. According to this, the Seahawks are said to have stretched out the feelers for a possible trade, but nothing tangible was achieved.
The fact that he is suspected of being fired in combination with his high salary (11 million dollars) as well as the serious injury in the pre-season – Sherman had torn his Achilles tendon – makes a trade difficult.
According to the newspaper, Seattle had also offered to stay with reduced references, something that Sherman does not seem to be too keen on.
Since Wednesday there had been persistent rumors about a farewell of the Cornerback from Seattle. NFL network reporter Michael Silver reported shortly afterwards that Sherman’s dismissal “will happen in the next two days”. A window of opportunity that matches Friday. Sherman would thus have the option to start looking for a team before the big free agency storm starts.