Waiver Wire News

Players of note who have been waived:

Kenny Irons, RB, Cincinnati: Irons was drafted in the 2nd round last year, as was touted as being either a replacement for Rudi Johnson, or to work with him in a backfield committee. During the pre-season he was injured, and placed on IR - it appears his injury is not healing as well as was expected. Expect Cincy to pick him back up and place him on IR if no-one else goes for him, which would surprise me given the potential he showed at Auburn and throughout the 07 pre-season.

LaMont Jordan, RB, Oakland: Injury-prone, finding himself in an ever crowded backfield and erring on 30 saw Jordan released today (Saturday) in a move that has been coming since last November (There was talk of him not being released in case the Chiefs were to have picked him up prior to their late-season match-up). With Darren McFadden, Michael Bush and Justin Fargas all reasonably expecting some playing time this season, Jordan proved to be the odd-man out. He's the best FA running back at the moment, and could land somewhere that need the experience and alternative to their current situation, particularly as a 3rd down specialist. Expect him to be signed by the end of the month.

Eric Johnson, TE, New Orleans: A much touted signing last season, who was expected to thrive in the Saints passing game, only saw 48 receptions at 7.9 YPC. He proved slow to recover from his ankle surgery, which forced the Saints hand in regards Jeremy Shockey. Expect it to be a while before he signs with another team.