New Orleans Saints release receiver Marques Colston after failed medical
Tuesday 1 March 2016 08:10, UK
The New Orleans Saints have offloaded their all-time leading receiver Marques Colston because of a failed physical designation.
The 32-year-old won the Super Bowl with the Saints in 2009 and notched up 72 touchdowns and 9,759 receiving yards in a 10-year stint after being drafted in the seventh round in 2006.
"To everyone from the Benson family, the front office, coaches, and the training and equipment staff: It has been a pleasure to be part of a family with so many great people," Colston said in a statement on his website.
"To my fellow players: thanks to each of you for sharing this journey with me, challenging me to grow as a player, and an individual.
"It's been an honor to work beside you, and as a team we achieved something that can never be duplicated - the first Super Bowl victory for NOLA.
"It has truly been an honor to wear the Black & Gold, and I look forward to the next chapter of my career."
Colston saw his production decline last year with career lows of 45 receptions, 520 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games played. He finished the season with a chest injury.
The Saints save $3.2m (£2.29m) on the salary cap with the move.
