The Facts: The Saints have released Mare after one turbulent season in New Orleans. He became expendable after the Saints re-signed veteran Martin Gramatica earlier this month.
Diehards Line:Mare is still recovering from a season-ending hip injury he suffered in December and SportsLine.com is reporting the former Dolphin failed a team physical. ... Profootballtalk.com, however, is reporting that Mare was released due to his unwillingness to accept a pay cut. PFT's Mike Florio went on to remind readers the Saints claimed last year that WR Joe Horn failed a physical in releasing him. ... Meanwhile, Gramatica, who made all five of his field-goal attempts last season after being signed as Mare's replacement, is now the sole PK on the roster.