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.

Waived

Bo Bankston, running back
Clive Bullian, defensive back
Dick Carlsen, linebacker
Grover Garvin, defensive back
Ed Whittle, defensive back

Retired from pro football

Ramon Armstrong, defensive tackle

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.