ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Brian Xanders isn't wasting any time reshaping the Denver Broncos' roster.
The team released a half-dozen players Monday, led by high-priced defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson, who was set to count $16 million against the team's $123 million cap.
"It's a team's sport. One person can't take a huge burden against the existing framework of the salary cap. So, we'll try to spread it around and figure it out that way," Xanders said in his first public interview since his promotion from assistant GM last week.
DT Dewayne Robertson was released by the Broncos after posting career-lows in tackles (22) and sacks (1.5) in 2008.
Also released were linebackers Niko Koutouvides ($3.06 million) and Jamie Winborn ($2.25 million), safety Marquand Manuel ($1.33 million), defensive end John Engelberger ($2.18 million) and tight end Nate Jackson (less than $1 million).