Seahawks release former league MVP Alexander
Seattle Seahawks04/22/2008 7:52 PM ESPN’s John Clayton reports RB Shaun Alexander was released by the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday. Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said Tuesday that Alexander was released unconditionally after passing a physical. Before his release, Alexander had to take a procedural physical in order to facilitate the termination of his contract. He took that physical Tuesday afternoon. He's recovering from wrist surgery and has been waiting for his left wrist to heal before he can start visiting teams that might be interested in signing him. Alexander leaves Seattle on good terms after being the team's all-time leading rusher. Two years of injuries plus the fact he's 30 years old led to his exit. Read more