Kendrick

Clancy

Clany will back up Casey Hampton when healthy.

Ross was a starter in Cincinnati for many years.

He’ll help replace the injured Casey Hampton. Chris Hoke will start for Hampton.

He’ll help replace the injured Casey Hampton. Chris Hoke will start for Hampton.

He’ll compete with Norman Hand for time on the Giants defensive line.

The importance of June first cuts has lessened in recent years as teams have managed their cap better and have a “June first exemption” to use before the actual date. But we’ll still probably see a handful of decent vets released this week.

If they refuse, the Cards will release the incumbent starters, according to Profootballtalk.com. Clancy’s agent already informed PFT that his client has no plans to restructure. Brown signed a sizeable contract in the 2006 offseason, didn’t play well, and will be a backup if he stays.

Clancy received $3.5 million to sign a year ago, but is better suited to be a quality backup than a starter. Look for his old team, the Giants, to show immediate interest. Brown’s future is less certain, but he’ll probably get a job somewhere. Gabe Watson has moved into Clancy’s old starting job.