Why does Geno Atkins only play on third downs?

[Benton]

(11-30-2020, 12:36 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Geno's cap number is $14.2 mill this year. In no way, shape, or form should someone take up that much cap but play less than 25% of the snaps.

I don't disagree, I'm just trying to figure out why he (and the staff) would let him keep limping along instead of just saying 'It's over. Heal up and try again next year.'