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These 8 NFL veterans could be cap casualties

By Kelly Thompson

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks hands off to C.J. Prosise #22 during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 10, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks hands off to C.J. Prosise #22 during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 10, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 11: Quarterback Cardale Jones #7 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles with the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 11: Quarterback Cardale Jones #7 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles with the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

6. Cardale Jones, QB, Los Angeles Chargers

The writing is on the wall for the former Ohio State Buckeye. During the course of this offseason, the team has signed a new backup quarterback (career journeyman Tyrod Taylor) and also drafted a third passer (Easton Stick, from North Dakota State, who figures to be the project for the team). This is a relatively simple case of a team choosing to upgrade a position on its roster (and an important one, with Rivers entering the season at 37), and deciding that its current occupant (Jones) is insufficient.

And Jones, despite being in the league for three full seasons, has managed to see game action only one time, and managed a 46.0 passer rating on 11 passes. His time in the NFL may be coming to an end.

5. Janoris Jenkins, CB, New York Giants

Now on the wrong side of 30, Janoris Jenkins days in New York seem to be numbered. No doubt, the team would love to trade the eighth-year veteran and receive some sort of compensation, not to mention save the cap space. However, we suspect that teams will shy away from doing so because of the age and because Jenkins can likely be signed after being cut at a smaller price tag (or at least, and smaller year one cap hit).

His current deal is modest by top corner markets, two years and $22 million remaining, but Jenkins is no longer a top corner. With the Giants rebuilding, it makes sense for them to move on while a contender takes a flier here.