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Champ Bailey cut by New Orleans Saints

Cornerback Champ Bailey (27) was cut by the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.
(Bill Haber / Associated Press)
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The New Orleans Saints made 12-time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey one of their preseason roster cuts Saturday.

Bailey struggled because of a foot injury and played sparingly in the last two games of the preseason.

Bailey said after the Super Bowl that he wouldn’t retire “because I still know I can play this game.”

Only seven players in NFL history have more Pro Bowl selections than Bailey, who signed with the Saints after his release from the Denver Broncos in the spring.

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The Buffalo Bills signed quarterback Kyle Orton to back up second-year starter EJ Manuel.

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Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey, who is recovering from a hip injury, will open the season on the roster rather than the physically unable to perform list.

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The New York Jets cut receiver Stephen Hill, a 2012 second-round draft pick out of Georgia Tech, and cornerback Dimitri Patterson. It ended a bizarre week for Patterson, who left the team before its exhibition game against the New York Giants on Aug. 22, leading to a suspension.

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The New York Giants placed former Super Bowl hero Mario Manningham on injured reserve along with fellow receiver Trindon Holliday, and released backup quarterback Curtis Painter.

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Offensive lineman Jonathan Martin, who had a tumultuous departure from the Miami Dolphins last October amid a bullying scandal, made the San Francisco 49ers roster.

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop, who would have earned $2 million this season, was released. Undrafted free agent Cairo Santos, who will make $422,000, got the job.

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The Oakland Raiders cut receiver Greg Little and safety Brandian Ross.

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The Detroit Lions cut wide receiver Kris Durham, a college teammate of Matthew Stafford. Durham caught 38 passes for 490 yards for Detroit last season.

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Second-year wide receiver Josh Boyce, who entered training camp favored to be New England’s No. 1 kick returner, and long snapper Danny Aiken were among those cut by the Patriots.

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The Carolina Panthers cut Tavarres King, the only wide receiver remaining from last year’s roster.

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The Cleveland Browns cut receiver Nate Burleson, an 11-year veteran who was slowed by a hamstring injury in camp.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Olympic sprinter Jeff Demps and safety Major Wright.

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