National Football League

Robbins, Brown, Bannan released

Published Mar. 13, 2012 6:18 a.m. ET

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The St. Louis Rams released three veterans a day ahead of free agency, center Jason Brown and defensive tackles Fred Robbins and Justin Bannan. The release of a fourth veteran, defensive end James Hall, was being finalized.

The 35-year-old Hall had six sacks in 15 starts. The 34-year-old Robbins totaled 29 tackles with one sack and the 32-year-old Bannan made 14 starts and totaled 31 tackles.

The 28-year-old Brown lost his starting center job midway through the season and finished the season starting at guard.