Titans RB George asks to be released from the team.

After eight years and more than 10,000 yards rushing, Eddie George is without a job after being released by the Tennessee Titans as a salary-cap casualty. The team granted George's request, releasing him in time to catch on with another squad for training camp. "The best thing for Eddie George would be for him to finish his career here," general manager Floyd Reese said at a news conference. "For a number of reasons, we were unable to get that done." George, who will turn 31 in September, rejected the Titans' latest offer and asked for his release July 19.
The Titans wanted George back, but at a reduced salary. The team's final offer was considerably less than what he expected to make this season. George, who has never missed a start in his career, was popular with Titans fans, but his production slipped in recent years. In 2000, he ran for 1,509 yards (3.7 yards per carry). Last season, his average fell to 3.3 as he rushed for 1,031 yards. Tennessee's offense has also changed, and now emphasizes the passing of Steve McNair, the NFL's co-MVP in 2003.

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