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Former first-round pick Terrell released

Associated Press

Wide receiver David Terrell, the eighth overall pick in the 2001 draft, was released by the Chicago Bears on Monday after four seasons of failed expectations.

The move came two days after the Bears signed All-Pro receiver Muhsin Muhammad, who was released by the Carolina Panthers.

“It is unfortunate things didn’t turnout better for David in Chicago,” general manager Jerry Angelo said in a statement.

Muhammad was cut because the Panthers did not want to pay a $10 million roster bonus due today. The Bears will give him a $12 million signing bonus, which is guaranteed money.

Griffith cut loose by Browns

Robert Griffith was released by the Cleveland Browns as new coach Romeo Crennel continued his overhaul of the team.

Griffith, who was due a roster bonus Wednesday, spent three seasons in Cleveland, which signed him as a free agent in 2002 after eight years with the Minnesota Vikings. The 34-year-old led the Browns with 157 tackles last season.

Patriots release Phifer

Veteran linebacker Roman Phifer, who played on all three of New England’s Super Bowl winners, was released.

Phifer, 36, was signed by the team as a free agent in 2001 and played in 59 games in his four seasons with the Patriots.

Around the league

The Buccaneers restructured the contract of fullback Mike Alstott as part of the team’s effort to pare down about $17 million from the payroll. Alstott was scheduled to earn $2 million in 2005. … The Lions and Dominic Raiola agreed on a five-year contract, keeping the team’s center off the free-agent market. … The Panthers released 16-year veteran quarterback Rodney Peete and guard Doug Brzezinski in cost-cutting moves that will save the club $2.5 million. … The Falcons cleared about $5 million in salary cap room by releasing defensive tackle Ed Jasper, 10-year defensive tackle Travis Hall and safety Cory Hall. … Carl Taseff, who spent 12 years in the NFL as a defensive back and more than 20 as an assistant coach, is dead at 76. Taseff died Sunday of pneumonia in Weston, Fla.