Nnamdi Asomugha: San Francisco 49ers Clear Cap Room, Cut Nate Clements

Four years ago, cornerback Nate Clements, who went by the nickname "Lock Down," became the highest paid defensive player in NFL history after signing an eight-year $80 million contract of which $22 million was guaranteed.

In the four years with the 49ers, Clements was anything but a lockdown corner. He was consistently beat by quicker and faster receivers and eventually it became evident that Clements was actually the weakest cover corner on the team.

Thursday afternoon, the 49ers cut Clements freeing up close to $7.5 million and putting the 49ers at $15...

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