Not long after news broke of a new deal for Marshawn Lynch, we found out where at least some of the money came from in order for the Seahawks to give their running back a raise. Miller, who took a pay cut last offseason to avoid becoming a cap casualty, would have counted $3.39 million towards the 2015 salary cap had the Seahawks kept him around. There is $1 million of dead money on that deal, so the Seahawks will save $2.39 million in cap space with the move.
Miller was released with a “failed physical” designation.
Miller, who along with receiver Sidney Rice was one of Seattle’s first big free agent acquisitions under Pete Carroll John Schneider, has been the team’s starting tight end since 2011, but appeared in just three games last year before undergoing ankle surgery that ended his season.
Depending on Miller’s market and on what the Seahawks do in free agency—reportedly they’re interested in Denver’s Julius Thomas—it’s always possible that Miller could return to Seattle for less money if he gets healthy, but for now at least, his tenure in Seattle is over.
The Seahawks also waived tackle Garrett Scott with a non-football illness designation, and waived defensive tackle Jesse Williams. Scott was drafted by Seattle last year, but the team discovered a heart condition that kept him from playing. Williams has missed all of his first two seasons with knee injuries.
The team also confirmed the signing of defensive end Greg Scruggs to a one-year deal. Scruggs announced the signing on Twitter Thursday.
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