Redskins Perform Radical Surgery
Not only did Washington Redskins starting OLT Chris Samuels announce his retirement on Thursday, but the team made several roster moves.
They released the following players: QB Todd Collins, RBs Ladell Betts and Rock Cartwright, WR Antwaan Randle El, G Randy Thomas, DT Cornelius Griffin, and CB Fred Smoot.
RB Marcus Mason, FB Eddie Williams, and DE J.D. Skolnitsky were also waived.
While the team announced these players have all been let go, the new league year starts on Friday, so teams are still dealing with a salary cap until 12:00 AM ET.
A source said the veterans that were released carried well over $30 million in bonus proration
|