The Facts:
After months of speculation, the team released Price Tuesday morning, parting with a once highly productive player who failed to live up to lofty expectations and a $37 million contract ($10 million signing bonus) after being acquired from the Buffalo Bills for a first-round draft pick in 2003. Price was told before practice and sped out of the parking lot at team headquarters in his BMW just as the team was beginning to stretch for the day's drills. "I hate y'all," Price said to a photographer, before hustling into his car without further comment. ...
Reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Price now has a chance to catch on with another team before the start of the season. The Titans and the Eagles are thin at wide receiver and could be first in line to give Price a chance. ... As for the Falcons, the biggest question looming has been answered. Now, the team has to find a fifth receiver, which could come either through picking up a veteran who has been released by another team. In the meantime, rookie free agents Cole Magner, Romby Bryant and arena leaguer Will Pettis have impressed the coaching staff.
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