Rams tell Kurt Warner he will be cut June 1, agent says

wilheim · Apr 19, 2004

Kurt Warner has been told by the St. Louis Rams that he will be cut after June 1, the quarterback's agent told the New York Daily News.

Mark Bartelstein, Warner's agent, told the newspaper that Rams coach Mike Martz informed Warner on Monday of the team's decision.

Bartelstein said the Rams gave the two-time MVP permission to contact other teams. That process has already begun, the agent told the newspaper.

"We're trying to find the right place and the right situation," Bartelstein told the Daily News. "Kurt is in great shape, he's as healthy as can be and ready to have a terrific season."

Messages left for Bartelstein at his office and Martz at his home by the Associated Press were not immediately returned late Monday night.

By waiting until after June 1 to cut him, the Rams lessen the hit on their salary cap. Warner will cost them $4.6 million this year and $6.7 million next year. He is slated to cost St. Louis $9.5 million this year.

An announcement from the Rams on Warner could come as early as Tuesday, the newspaper reported.

SurfBoard · Apr 19, 2004

dallas?

wilheim · Apr 19, 2004

I doubt dallas. Raiders, Niners, Saints, Cards, Bears, Dolphins, Steelers, Redskins, Giants, and Ravens, all could use him.

wil.

WildBill · Apr 19, 2004

And to think if he couldn't get it done with those receivers and Faulk, what would he do if he had to throw to lesser skilled players? Warner was a great story, but isn't any more. I wouldn't give up much for him, maybe a late round draft pick at most.

RPM · Apr 19, 2004

he would have to be REALLY cheap for the ravens to be interested. also, warner would have to agree to at least start the season on the bench.

i doubt either would happen.

wilheim · Apr 19, 2004

WB - Pretty sure he will be a free agent once he is cut.

wil.

RPM · Apr 19, 2004

wildbill,

he is being released. teams wont have to give up ANYTHING for him, except money to pay him.

newton0038 · Apr 20, 2004

Cowboys is the first team I thought of as well Surf. Warner would fit in well in Miami also.

wilheim · Apr 20, 2004

The reason I don't see the Cowboys going after Warner is the addition of Drew Henson to their roster. Along with imcumbent Quincy Carter, it would seem the Cowboys are committed to a two horse race for the starting job in training camp this summer.

wil.