The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly are trying to trade wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and might release him if they cannot find a taker.

The Chiefs are determined to move on from Bowe, sources told NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport on Thursday.

Bowe, 30, is entering the third year of a five-year, $56 million contract and is scheduled to be paid $11 million in 2015. The Chiefs, who need to trim $6 million to get under the $143.3 million salary cap, would save $5 million by moving on from Bowe.

The team’s first-round pick in 2007, Bowe has had an inconsistent career. He has been criticized at times for poor work ethic and being out of shape, and the team often has not used him to best effect.

Bowe’s best seasons were in 2010 and 2011, when he averaged 76 catches for 1,160 yards and 10 touchdowns. In the three years since, he has averaged 59 receptions for 743 yards and three scores.

In 2014, quarterback Alex Smith threw 18 touchdown passes, but none of them went to receivers.