The recent releases of big names such as , and are a reminder that the NFL is entering busine s season. More veterans will be dumped before the March 10 kickoff to the league year.Here's our look at AFC players in danger of getting released this offseason:Conspiracy theorists' delight, quarterback: Gregg Rosenthal outlined the latent Manning imbroglio in his . While the odds are heavily in favor of Manning's return to Denver, the contract subplot looms as a potential hangup. How serious are the about a paycut? Serious enough to send Manning back into the arms of John Fox and Adam Gase in Chicago?Strong candidates for release1. , wide receiver: The appear to be split into two camps. Khris Middleton Jersey There are those who believe $10.5 million and the lo s of a fourth-round draft pick is for a wide receiver without consistent game film since October of 2012. The other view is that a talent-starved team with plenty of cap space has no busine s cutting receivers of Harvin's playmaking ability.2. , wide receiver: The have already cut and . Due a after failing to find the end zone in 2014, Bowe should be next on the chopping block. Is that decision on hold until Andy Reid with free agent ?3. , wide receiver: Wallace's Miami future is up in the air after his in the season finale. He's not going to accept a paycut from the $ Torrey Craig Jersey 9.85 million he's currently owed.4. , running back: The set up Richardson's release with a in January, thereby removing the guarantees from the slothful tailback's $3.184 million salary.5, 6 and 7. , and , : Three of the worst signings of 2014. by too many hits over the past decade, Schaub was doomed from the start in Oakland. Jones-Drew somehow managed to make look fast last season, averaging a creeping 2.2 yards on 43 carries. Woodley totaled more mi sed games than tackles last year.8 and 9. and , : The can save more than $8 million by cutting Ellerbe, who mi sed 15 games following hip surgery last season. Leading tackler turned out to be an upgrade as his replacement. Finnegan, 31, is a declining player due a nonguaranteed $5.48 million.10 and 11. and , : Griffin has been one of the most overpaid safeties in the league since signing a five-year, $35 million contract in 2012. The can save nearly $5 million against the cap by cutting the 30-year-old coming off surgery to repair a torn labrum. Greene hasn't topped 400 yards in either of his two seasons since landing a head-scratching three-year, $10 million deal from the .12. , defensive tackle: Taylor is a first-round selection who has been paid as such, but he's struggled to stay on the field. Both he and were paired as the anchors of Cleveland's interior defensive line, but their lack of effective time together makes the investment a questionable decision. The have a lot of cap space, but Taylor is due to make $5.47 million in 2015, his final season under contract in Cleveland. That's a lot for a guy who has registered 20 tackles in his last 20 games.Potential surprise cuts1. , cornerback: Revis' contract was meant to be a one-year, $12 million rental, Brian Winters Jersey but the hold a $20 million option that would count a prohibitive $25 million against the cap. The Pats will , per NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, but there's no urgency until April, when a $12 million roster bonus is due.2. , Bobby Portis Jersey defensive tackle: Much like last year, Ngata's cap number ($16 million) is untenable. The their run-stuffer back on a reworked deal, but that's easier said than done.3. , safety: Team president Art Rooney II wants Polamalu to , which suggests a compromise if the eight-time er wants to play another season. Too often a liability in coverage, Polamalu isn't close to a $6 million player.4. , pa s rusher: The can save $9 million by cutting Hali, but the aging edge rusher had made it clear he's . Can the sides find common ground on a new contract with 2014 first-round pick waiting in the wings?5. , quarterback: Daniel is a high-end clipboard holder, but $4.8 million is a steep cap number. The have drafted and signed as alternatives behind .6. , defensive tackle: We wouldn't expect the Pats to release one of owner Robert Kraft's personal favorites, but the move would save over Wesley Matthews Jersey $8 million in cap room. That could be a consideration with Revis and free agent safety in need for big-money contracts.7. , wide receiver: Amendola's strong playoff run might have saved his roster spot, even with a $5.7 million cap hit.8. , guard: Two years into a six-year, $46.8 million contract, Levitre has been an injury-prone mediocrity in Nashville. After watching him allow six sacks a season ago, the could opt to cut bait.9. , cornerback: Although Webb's $8 million salary counts $12 million against the cap, he might be saved because his release would create $10 million in dead money. Battling through injuries, Webb was a liability for much of the 2014 season.10. , quarterback: is , which leaves Fitzpatrick as a well-compensated insurance policy.Other potential cuts: TE , OG : DE , WR : OG : TE , LB , DE , RB : TE , LB : LB , DE The latest Podcast and discu ses the latest in league news. Find more content on .