Torry Holt cut by the Rams.

[DTX3]

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ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Rams released wide receiver Torry Holt on Friday, parting ways with one of the last remaining holdovers from their "Greatest Show on Turf" glory days. The move came three days after the Rams released offensive tackle Orlando Pace, another mainstay from the era when the Rams won their only Super Bowl and lost another on the game's final play. Both Holt and Pace are seven-time Pro Bowl selections. Holt is 32 and Pace is 33 and combined the moves created $14 million in salary cap space. Holt was due a $1.25 million roster bonus on Tuesday. Only defensive end Leonard Little and quarterback Marc Bulger remain from the team that lost the 2002 Super Bowl to the New England Patriots, and Bulger was an inactive third-string quarterback for every game that season. The Rams are trying to get younger as they rebuild after going 2-14 in 2008 and 5-27 over the last two seasons. Since the end of last season they've named a new general manager, Billy Devaley, a new coach, Steve Spagnuolo, cut several veteran players and signed three free agents from other teams. Still, the decision to release Holt wasn't easy, owner Chip Rosenbloom said. "The Rams will forever be grateful for the way Torry Holt represented the Rams on the field and in the community," Rosenbloom said. "Over the past 10 seasons Torry has proven himself to be one of the finest wide receivers in league history. This is a difficult decision because Torry has meant so much to the organization." But Holt had grown increasingly frustrated with the team that was a perennial contender for the first part of his career, and a perennial doormat more recently. Asked late last season if he expected to be back in 2009, the usually upbeat Holt offered a terse no comment. NFL FREE AGENCY Free-agency news:L.T. decides not to bolt from Chargers Rams cut ties with Orlando Pace CB Lucas dumped in Carolina cap move T.O. signs 1-year deal with Bills Cardinals steal starting Steelers CB NFL CUT LIST BY TEAMAnalysis:Kriegel: Why the superagent wins again Marvez: How T.O. deal impacts NFL Schrager: Heart-break for Philly fans O'Connor: Warner needed some love Scout.com: Top 20 FAs | Who's left? SCOUT.COM FREE-AGENCY RANKINGSPlayer Trackers:Track offseason moves by your favorite team and division. NFC EAST | NORTH | SOUTH | WEST AFC EAST | NORTH | SOUTH | WEST Calls seeking comment from Holt through his agent, Gregory Williams, were not immediately returned. Holt ranks 11th in league history with 869 receptions and 14th with 12,660 receiving yards. His 80.1 yards-per-game career receiving average is the best in NFL history. He teamed with fellow wide receiver Isaac Bruce, quarterback Kurt Warner, running back Marshall Faulk and a line anchored by Pace to give the Rams one of the most potent offenses in NFL history from 1999 through 2001. He caught a touchdown pass in the 23-16 win over Tennessee in the Super Bowl after the '99 season, and helped lead St. Louis back to the Super Bowl two years later. The Rams lost 20-17 to New England in the 2002 game. St. Louis also made the playoffs in 2003 and 2004, but hasn't been back since. Holt's production tailed off last season as St. Louis struggled to score points. He had 64 catches for 796 yards and three touchdowns, the lowest touchdown total of his career. The season also ended an eight-season run of 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Holt was the sixth overall pick in the 1999 draft out of North Carolina State. The Rams have the second overall pick in the April draft and are widely believed to be looking at offensive tackles, though they signed free agent center Jason Brown last month to help solidify the offensive line. Holt's departure means the Rams are likely in the market for receiving help as well. Earlier this offseason, St. Louis also cut Drew Bennett, who was a disappointment in 2007 and missed nearly all of 2008 after being injured in the season opener. Last season's second-round draft pick, Donnie Avery, becomes the team's top returning receiver. He had 53 catches for 674 yards and three touchdowns in 2008, and also rushed for a touchdown.

One of my favorite WR's of all time, LOVE to have him in Silver and Black. Looks like the Rams are tanking even before the season starts.

[Speedy]

Torry's a superb player who still has a lot in the tank. I could see him in Jacksonville or Tennessee, try to get close to home.

[55]

Come to Tampa, please.

[jfsolo]

The Rams did the right thing for the Rams and for Holt and Pace. I hope those guys sign on somewhere where they can get a couple more chances at a another Ring. Just not Dallas or Pittsburgh.(***** in the House)

The Rams are at rock bottom, where they're just trying to return to competence as a organization, and competitiveness as a football team.

I hope during this upcoming draft they can find a Diamond in the Rough QB in the mid-to-late rounds, who they can groom to take over for Bulger in two or three years when hopefully we're ready to compete for a playoff spot again. I have never though that Bulger had the intangibles to take a team on a deep run in the playoffs.

[WazzuRC]

Dallas?

[DTX3]

Oh god no.

[HungryBologna]

Colts? Would still be able to play in a dome.

[daflyboys]

Holt - Jackson - Curtis ..... yessshhhh.