Adrian Wilson anyone??

**LatrobePA** · 03-08-2013, 11:35 PM

Arizona Cardinals' Adrian Wilson among big-name cuts

By Marc Sessler

Published: March 08, 2013 at 7:45 AM PST

Modified: March 08, 2013 at 10:33 AM PST

Welcome to the silly season.

Teams around the league are chopping down rosters and dumping salaries ahead of the NFL's three-day negotiating period for unrestricted free agents, which launches at 12:00 a.m. ET Saturday. Here's a quick look at some of the bigger names released as free agency nears.

Adrian Wilson , Safety, Arizona Cardinals : Wilson, a five-time Pro Bowl er, spent the past 12 seasons in Arizona after the Cardinals made him their third-round pick in 2001. At 33, his starting days might be over, but it's not implausible that Wilson -- now part of a strong group of free-agent defensive backs -- will catch on with another club.

Dawan Landry , Safety, Jacksonville Jaguars : The team's starting safety was released Friday after signing a five-year, $27.5 million deal with the Jaguars in 2011. It's clear Gus Bradley is rebooting the machine in a secondary that ranked 22nd against the pass last season.

Aaron Ross , Cornerback, Jaguars : More changes for the Jags. Ross was released by the team Friday just one season into the three-year, $9.75 million contract he signed in 2012. That leaves Kevin Rutland and Mike Harris as the only corners under contract in Jacksonville.

Chris Gamble , Cornerback, Carolina Panthers : The team announced the move Friday. Gamble's release saves Carolina $7.9 million against the salary cap , according to reports. Gamble turns 30 on Monday ... Happy Birthday?

Atari Bigby , Safety, San Diego Chargers : The Chargers signed the seven-year veteran during the 2012 offseason, but his campaign was hampered by a groin injury that landed him on injured reserve. Bigby finished fourth on the team in total tackles with 79.

Bobbie Williams , Guard, Baltimore Ravens : The Ravens on Friday terminated the contract of guard Bobbie Williams , who was due $1.2 million this season. The 37-year-old veteran battled an ankle injury this year and started just six games.

We'll continue to update this trail of tears, so stay tuned.

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**Big T** · 03-09-2013, 12:19 AM

First of all, he's a big name so it won't happen lol. Secondly, what happened to getting younger on defense? Dude is 33, two years older than Troy.

**Nolrog** · 03-09-2013, 08:27 AM

Adrian Wilson is 33. I don't see how this helps the team, to sign a guy that has 1, maybe 2 years left (and will spend much of that time learning the system.) I'd much rather resign Keenan Lewis than any of these guys.

**ChucktownSteeler** · 03-09-2013, 09:42 AM

I am seeing a lot of DBs released this year. This could bode well for our chances of resigning Keenan Lewis.

**LatrobePA** · 03-09-2013, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by ChucktownSteeler

I am seeing a lot of DBs released this year. This could bode well for our chances of resigning Keenan Lewis.

True, very true..

**scudmissile29** · 03-09-2013, 11:30 AM

he's a very big name, arguably just as good as troy was back in the day. he was awesome at sacking ********s like flacco and brady.

he's 33 tho, wouldn't see the point.