Redskins Release Linebacker Marcus Washington

On Friday the Redskins announced the release of nine-year veteran linebacker Marcus Washington.

Washington joined the Redskins in 2004 and instantly became a fan favorite and locker room prescence with his infectious smile and neverending energy on the field.

Washington had instant success with the Redskins, earning a Pro Bowl bid in his first season with the team in 2004.

The past couple of seasons have not been easy for Washington. Arguably one of the best free agent signings made in recent memory, injuries have slowed down the 31 year-old, taking away his speed and effectiveness he had become known for in D.C.

The move reportedly frees up approximately $4 million in salary cap space. The Redskins main priorities involve offensive line and defensive line but now may include linebacker considering that when Washington was at the top of his game, he was arguable a Top 5 outside linebacker.

Washington entered the NFL as a 2nd round draft pick in 2000 out of Auburn by the Indianapolis Colts.

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Redskins Continue With Winter Additions, Sign Rayner and Dorsey

The Redskins have signed more special teams competition in the form of journeyman kicker Dave Rayner and Canadian Football League star kick returner Dominique Dorsey.

Rayner was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2005 but had his most productive season with the Green Bay Packers in 2006, scoring 109 points.

Dorsey won the CFL’s Outstanding Special Teams Player award, along with several other pieces of hardware in a 2008 season that saw him lead the CFL with 2,892 all-purpose yards despite missing five games with an ankle injury.

Arguably his most memorable play came from a 129-yard missed field goal return for a touchdown in 2007 in his first game with the Toronto Argonauts.

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Redskins Make More Practice Squad Moves

The Dallas Cowboys signed linebacker Steve Octavien off of the Redskins practice squad onto their active roster.

To replace Octavien, the Redskins signed linebacker Brandon Archer to the practice squad.

Archer is in his second season. He entered the league with the Indianpolis Colts as an undrafted free agent our of Kansas State.

Octavien is the fourth member of the Redskins practice squad to be signed to another team’s active roster this season.

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Tags: Brandon Archer, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas State, Linebacker, Practice Squad, Steve Octavien