NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Saints veteran middle linebacker Curtis Lofton says he's been released.
The roster move comes as the Saints work to reduce player payroll below the 2015 salary cap before the new league year begins Tuesday afternoon.
Lofton, a seven year veteran, was due $2.65 million in base salary next season.
Lofton began his NFL career in with Atlanta, which made him a second-round pick out of Oklahoma in 2008.
He left Atlanta for New Orleans as a free agent in 2012. During three seasons with the Saints, Lofton was credited with a team-high 392 solo or assisted tackles, along with three sacks, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
While Lofton confirmed his release to The Associated Press, he says he wants to collect his thoughts before commenting further.
