Five of the 13 have since been released or retired, meaning they will not collect their scheduled salaries. A sixth was told to stay away from minicamps.
The chart revisits the status of those players, with updated comments for each.
2010 NFC West salaries to watch
| Player | Team | 2010 salary | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Clements | 49ers | $6.0M | Team did not draft CB early |
| Michael Lewis | 49ers | $4.1M | Team drafted Taylor Mays early |
| Antrel Rolle | Cardinals | $8.1M | Released, then signed with Giants |
| Marc Bulger | Rams | $8.5M | Released, remains free agent |
| Walter Jones | Seahawks | $7.3M | Retired |
| T.J. Houshmandzadeh | Seahawks | $7.0M | Coming off hernia surgery; salary guaranteed |
| Leroy Hill | Seahawks | $6.0M | Told to stay away from minicamps |
| Matt Hasselbeck | Seahawks | $5.75M | Tightened grip on job during postdraft camp |
| Marcus Trufant | Seahawks | $5.7M | Appeared healthy during postdraft camp |
| Deion Branch | Seahawks | $5.47M | Latest knee cleanup renewed questions |
| Patrick Kerney | Seahawks | $5.16M | Retired |
| Sean Locklear | Seahawks | $4.85M | Back at right tackle, where he belongs |
| Deon Grant | Seahawks | $4.0M | Released, signed with Giants |
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Sando joined ESPN.com in 2007 after nine seasons covering the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma (Wash.) News Tribune. He lives in the Seattle-Tacoma area with his wife and two sons.
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