For the second straight February, is out of a job. The released the veteran safety on Tuesday le s than a year after , . Signed in April after , DeCoud was inserted into the starting lineup at the onset of the 2014 season. He started 11 of the first 12 games before being benched in favor of rookie , who helped improve Carolina's secondary down the stretch as the secured the NFC South crown despite a 7-8-1 overall record. DeCoud spent his first Kenrich Williams Jersey six seasons in the NFL with the , who signed him to a five-year extension prior to his 2012 season. Atlanta's decision to release DeCoud was partially motivated by the financial savings it offered, clearing $3 million off their 2014 cap. Carolina's move was based much more on his on-field ability, which has continued to decline. With a budding talent in Boston, it wasn't a difficult -- or surprising -- decision. The free agent market for safeties is flooded with at the very least serviceable veterans, making it an uphill climb for DeCoud -- who turns 30 on March 19 -- to find another job. The move will save Carolina $1.9 million in cap space. The complemented the roster move by signing guard to a one-year deal, keeping him from entering restricted free agency on March 10. The latest Podcast with Bucky Brooks. Find more content on . Elfrid Payton Jersey