This move makes perfect sense. You don't pick up a player's option who has regressed in playing time over the last 3 years.
Year 1: 16 games
Year 2: 13 games
Year 3: 9 games
He needs to prove he can stay on the field AND produce.
There is a difference between stereotyping and racism. The truth hurts most because it is NOT politically correct. I also hate the term reverse racism. You can be a non-white person and still be an a-hole.