article_snippet: Due a $4million roster bonus on Tuesday, the move was widely expected, but nevertheless drew an emotional statement on the popular defensive tackle's Twitter feed. '
article_snippet: The move gives the New England Patriots $8.06m in cap space, but the parties could yet reach a new, reduced, agreement for Vince Wilfork to remain in New England.
highlights_snippet: The 33-year-old becomes a free agent on Tuesday .
  
highlights_snippet: Due a $4m roster bonus, the Pats did not pick up the deal and created $8.06m of cap space .