Kevin

Malast

The corresponding roster move will probably be to place Barrett Ruud (groin) on injured reserve. Malast is a former undrafted free agent out of Rutgers.

Douzable had been dividing his time between end and tackle before coming down with a shoulder injury. An effective rotational run-stopper, Douzable had signed a one-year, $700,000 contract in April.

Malast hasn’t appeared in a game since 2011. Getting waived at this stage of the offseason is never good news for a fringe player’s NFL future.

“Futures” signees are typically practice bodies for the offseason. Malast, a 2009 undrafted free agent from Rutgers, did look pretty good last preseason.

Shaw wasn’t a factor on defense, but he was one of the league’s premier special teamers last year. His release is a reminder that NFL teams take an “easy come, easy go” approach to special teamers. Malast was undrafted out of Rutgers in 2009. Smith has been a camp body in several locales over the past few seasons.

The Titans have a slew of free agent linebackers, so Malast is insurance for the offseason. Ratliff is the biggest name, having bounced between the Jets and Browns. The 25-year-old still hasn’t thrown a regular season pass.