Newman axed amongst other list changes

[Pottering]

But that obviously isn't the case, given he turned down a contract extension.

I think like most retiring players he got told his future wasn't bright, so he chose to move on. Same difference.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I think like most retiring players he got told his future wasn't bright, so he chose to move on. Same difference.

Why would he have been told his future wasn't bright yet be offered a contract extension at the same time?