1.   For teams, it is the day to cut veterans with large contracts in the least expensive way.

2.   He cuts unreliable veterans like so many weeds.

3.   If they matched the deal for Martin, the Patriots most likely would have to cut several veterans to stay under the salary cap.

4.   Other cornerbacks may become available soon as teams cut veterans to comply with the salary cap.

5.   Quickly, the coach cut five veterans who were not contending for starting positions.

6.   Teams have shown a tendency to cut veterans with high-priced base salaries to save dollars under the salary cap.

7.   Teams trying to get under the salary cap have cut notable veterans and increased the pool of players.

8.   The Giants appear to be rebuilding, especially after their decision to cut veteran Phil Simms leaves them with two inexperienced quarterback candidates.

9.   The Reds have cut loose veterans Hal Morris, Kent Mercker, Pete Schourek and Mike Morgan since the end of the season.

10.   The team cut veteran Steve Beuerlein in the offseason and planned to go with backup Jeff Lewis.