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Eight big-name NFL players who could be cut

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DeAngelo Hall, defensive back, Washington Redskins

DeAngelo Hall

It’s been a good, long run for Hall, who definitely lived up to the expectations attached with a high draft pick. Originally the eighth player taken in the 2004 NFL Draft, he’s had a tremendous career, especially looking at his first 10 seasons in the league.

Unfortunately, the last three years have been unkind to the 13-year veteran, who has played in just 17 total games. Hall desperately wants to stay in Washington and keep playing, despite the past few frustrating seasons. He has said he is willing to restructure his contract, which is set to pay him over $5 million total this season.

“I’m not here trying to rob nobody and just keep making the same thing,” he said, per Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. “If I show that I can be healthy and play 16 weeks, then maybe we incentivize it and do something like that, that’s something me and my agents kind of talked about because I kind of expressed the same concerns to him, like, man, I just feel like I’m stealing money. I signed that deal four years ago, and I’ve been hurt every year since then. I want to ultimately do what’s best for this team as well.”

A reworked deal could potentially be on the table. But it’s just as likely at this point that Hall will be released.

Washington needs to get younger and faster in the defensive secondary. Even after spending huge money to land Josh Norman last year, the defense ceded the 25th-most passing yards in the NFL. At this point, it might be less about money (Washington has plenty to spend) and more about a roster spot.

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