Report: Houshmandzadeh will get cut if Seahawks can’t move him

We mentioned recently that the Seattle Seahawks have put WR T.J. “I think I’m way better than I actually am” Houshmandzadeh on the trade block. But, the fact that he’s 32-years old, a shell of his former self and due $7 million this year, make that all but impossible.

So it’s no real surprise that ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that if the Seahawks can’t find a trade partner (and we doubt they will), he will be released.

But, this isn’t a cost-cutting move. The language in his contract with Seattle states that in the event that he’s released, Seattle will have to pay the balance of what the other team doesn’t. So, if Housh signs somewhere for $1 million this year, the Seahawks still owe the other $6 million. Brilliant contract.

If he does get cut, look for someone to kick his tires for a low base salary with high incentives.