New Orleans Saints Release Linebacker Curtis Lofton

The New Orleans Saints released veteran linebacker Curtis Lofton on Monday, according to ESPN:

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Lofton, 28, was due to make $7.25 million in salary and bonuses this year. The Saints can save at least $4.25 million against the cap -- or all $7.25 million if they designate him as a post-June 1 release.

Lofton was released with a "failed physical" designation because he had a minor arthroscopic shoulder surgery in January. But he's expected to get full clearance within two to three weeks.

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Lofton ranked fourth in the NFL with 144 tackles last season. He was the teams leading tackler and defensive captain in 2014.