Center Jim Otto told the team he planned to play out his option in 1961 and jump to the NFL next year. He cited a salary dispute as the cause with a difference of “several thousand dollars” between each side’s offer.

The team cut five players: running back Bo Bankston, defensive back Clive Bullian, linebacker Dick Carlsen, defensive back Grover Garvin, and defensive back Ed Whittle.

Defensive tackle Ramon Armstrong informed the team he was retiring from pro football to help out on his father’s ranch in Texas.

The team’s medical staff confirmed that tackle Paul Oglesby had a slipped disc in his back and would be out for the season.

Guard Wayne Hawkins suffered a slight muscle pull and defensive end Charley Powell strained a leg muscle, but neither was expected to miss much time.