The Washington Redskins have started making moves in an effort to trim the roster from 75 players down to 53. The Redskins must turn in their 53-man roster by 6:00 PM EST on August 31st.
Below you will find a collection of posts from Redskins beat writers, this post will be updated as cuts become public so check back here to see up to the moment cuts.
According to league source, Tony Pashos was cut by the #Redskins
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 31, 2013
The #Redskins have waived Xavier Nixon, according to a league source.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 31, 2013
Nixon could be headed to practice squad. Right now, the Redskins have one backup OT on the roster.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) August 31, 2013
Source: The #Redskins have released defensive end Chigbo Anunoby, who was vying for the team’s final DE spot. Good news for Phillip Merling.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 31, 2013
OLB Vic So’oto has been released by the #Redskins, I’m told. #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 31, 2013
Told Desmond Briscoe is getting a 2nd medical opinion – status very unclear right now. Could get waived or possible I-R. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) August 31, 2013
Well this isn’t going to be popular…Chase Minnifield says he was told by the #Redskins that he is being let go. They want him on P-S.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) August 31, 2013
Here’s another one – Keiland Williams was told by the #Redskins he is being let go. No surgery on shoulder. Good news for Royster.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) August 31, 2013
Source says TE Emmanuel Ogbuehi has been let go. Practice squad candidate.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 31, 2013
DeJon Gomes just released from his Twitter account that he’s been released (@D_Gomes24). That could mean that both Pugh & Gumbs are in.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 31, 2013
The #Redskins have informed safety Jose Gumbs he has made the team, according to a league source.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 31, 2013
Source: Defensive end Dominique Hamilton has been released. The #Redskins hope to ultimately retain him as part of practice squad.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 31, 2013
Skye Dawson cut.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 31, 2013
Redskins don’t have plans of adding Dawson to practice squad, source says.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 31, 2013
WR Lance Lewis (@Lance_Lewis1) tweeted out message thanking the #Redskins for the chance to make their team. Sounds like he’s been released.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 31, 2013
So far 11 players have been released. Count Jackson and Jenkins (suspended list) and possibly Hurt on PUP, that’s 14 moves. 8 more to 53.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 31, 2013
Source says OL Tevita Stevens has been released. #Redskins would like to bring him back for practice squad if he clears waivers.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) August 31, 2013
A source tells me Pat White has not been informed of his fate yet. #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 31, 2013
The #Redskins have released nose tackle Ron Brace, according to a league source.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 31, 2013
The #Redskins have released rookie RB Jawan Jamison, I’m told. Team wants to get him on the practice squad.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 31, 2013
The #Redskins have cut Nick Williams, according to a person familiar with his situation. Team hoping he, too, clears waivers for PS.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 31, 2013
Per @MarkMaske: Backup center Kevin Matthews cut according to a source.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 31, 2013
I liked what I saw of Will Compton this summer. Not a fast guy, but decisive, has some instincts. Worth keeping on PS; see how develops
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 31, 2013
RT @MikeJonesWaPo Evan Royster has made the team. #Redskins
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 31, 2013
PUP list move for Mo Hurt counts as one of the 22 Redskins needed to make to get to 53.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 31, 2013
#Redskins announced they have waived/injured Dezmon Briscoe and given Keiland Williams an injury settlement.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 31, 2013
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