Jason La Canfora has reported that the Redskins have made the first of many expected roster moves by releasing linebacker Marcus Washington.
Washington, a nine year veteran, was signed by the Redskins during the 2004 off-season. He was a major contributor early on, but was hampered by injuries the majority of his time here. Not being able to be on the field consistently and having a large salary cap figure made him a prime candidate to get cut.
Even though he had his fair share of injuries, Washington was a good player, a leader in the locker room, and was always good to the fans. It can be difficult to part ways with players who have become leaders, but it's a move the Redskins had to make. This move will give them $4 million in cap relief, and with free agency right around the corner, more moves are expected.
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