re: Saints waive CB Jason David

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The Saints have released cornerback Jason David, replacing him with cornerback Greg Fassitt.

David, 27, spent two turbulent seasons in New Orleans after the Saints signed him as a restricted free agent out of Indianapolis, giving up a fourth-round draft pick to get him.

The 5-foot-8, 180-pounder started 18 games over the last two years, and he had a knack for making big plays (eight interceptions and two fumble recoveries). But he also allowed way too many big plays to the offense.

The last straw came last Friday night in the preseason opener at the Superdome. David was burned repeatedly by Cincinnati Bengals receivers Chad Ochocinco and Chris Henry. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' review of David's performance was quite damning.

"It is what it is," Williams said Sunday. "Every day in this league is an interview. Each week I've thought he's bounced back and played pretty decent and obviously every week's important for these guys. Every day's an interview. It's an interview for me and an interview for them and that the practices. When the lights go on, you need to be able to do in games what you do in practice. It is what it is. It's a tough league in that respect."

David was a long shot to make the roster even before Friday's performance. He was battling for the fifth or sixth cornerback spot, but he was set to earn $2.4 million this season.

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