Rams Release Bruce

Wide receiver Isaac Bruce is a free agent for the first time in his career.

The team cut its longest-tenured player Sunday night. The sides weren't talking Monday, but the Rams remained optimistic about an agreement that would bring Bruce back for a 13th season.

Coach Scott Linehan termed the release a "temporary setback." He blamed the lack of a collective bargaining agreement for the move.

"This CBA deal has kind of put things a little bit out of whack," Linehan said. "I feel very positive about resuming talks and getting that uniform back on our guy.

"We'll do whatever we can to make that happen."