RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks released defensive end Chris Clemons on Wednesday, a move that saves significant salary cap room but takes away one of their top pass rushers the past four seasons. The move, first reported by NFL.com and confirmed by Clemons representatives, was not unexpected as Seattle tries to clear the right amount of financial space to make moves in free agency while also trying to work on extensions for safety Earl Thomas and cornerback Richard Sherman. Clemons was set to make $7.5 million in base salary in 2014, the final year of an extension he signed with the Seahawks before the start of the 2012 season. Clemons turned around his career when he arrived in Seattle via trade before the 2010 season and will be regarded as one of the top moves made by general manager John Schneider. After failing to find success in Oakland and Philadelphia, Clemons thrived in Seattle. Placed into the LEO position on the defensive line, Clemons became Seattles top pass rusher for his first three seasons with the Seahawks with a combined 33 1/2 sacks from 2010 to 2012 and at least 11 sacks in each of those seasons. Last season, Clemons had only 4 1/2 sacks as the emergence of Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett and a deeper rotation on the defensive line took away some of Clemons opportunities. Clemons suffered a torn ACL in the 2012 playoffs but worked his way back to where he was on the field by Week 3 of the regular season. He had 3 1/2 sacks his first five games, but had just one sack the final nine games of the regular season. Clemons did have Seattles only sack of Peyton Manning in its Super Bowl blowout victory. With Seattles re-signing of Bennett earlier this week, it seemed only a matter of time before Clemons was released. Clemons, 32, is the fourth defensive player to either be released by the Seahawks or sign with another club in free agency. Fellow defensive end Red Bryant was released last week and signed with Jacksonville. Free agent Clinton McDonald signed with Tampa Bay on Tuesday and reserve safety Chris Maragos agreed to a deal with Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. Brett Favre Youth Jersey . He liked what he saw on Tuesday night. Not only did his team post a comeback 3-2 victory in a shootout over the Montreal Canadiens, but the rival Washington Capitals were beaten 5-1 in Buffalo. Takkarist McKinley Youth Jersey . -- The Minnesota Vikings have signed Jerome Simpson, the former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver recently convicted on a felony drug charge. http://www.thefaclonsshoponline.com/Youth-Julio-Jones-Falcons-Jersey/ . The move is retroactive to Aug. 1. Hosmer was originally hit on the hand in the first inning of a July 20 loss to Boston. He has played most of the time since, but missed a few contests due to the injury, then departed Thursdays win over the Twins and had tests that revealed the fracture. Steve Bartkowski Womens Jersey . The eighth-year point guard played in his 500th career game on Sunday, a 98-93 win over the Orlando Magic. Does he feel like hes played in that many games? "No," he said initially, before reconsidering. John Cominsky Jersey . -- Billy Donovans bench came up big, bailing out top-seeded Florida in a tight game against what was supposed to be an overmatched opponent.He also had some fun with her. Bill Belichick to Jerod Mayos daughter: Did your daddy do you hair? #shade #SBMediaDay He wild for that... pic.twitter.com/k4a4QVCAbm — Todd Johnson (@rantoddj) January 27, 2015All while wearing flip-flops. Bill Belichick wore flip flops to #sb49 #SBMediaDay #sbusat pic.twitter.com/rrOEZU6kr2 — Izzy Gould (@IzzyGould) January 27, 2015Gronk also had a few hilarious moments. Lets start off with him reading an excerpt from the erotic novel based on him, "A Gronking To Remember". (Warning: This video is NSFW)He also revealed his childhood celebrity crush. And sang "Roar" for some reason.Fresh off riding a bike around the staddium, Michael Bennet showed up wearing an interesting hat and dropping many hilarious lines, however, the only one thats suitable for this site is this one (which is probably the best one).dddddddddddd "I just love my beard. Moses had one; Genghis Khan had one. Just good guys man. Jesus had one too." - Michael Bennett pic.twitter.com/k8LOFSJZME — Pro Football on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 27, 2015And Marshawn decided to answer every question with "Im just here, so I dont get fined". But all in all, Julian Edelmans selfie stick really helped show just how insane media day is.(Julian Edelman/USA Today Sports)And just one more time for fun… ' ' '