Redskins Release Washington

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote]Linebacker Marcus Washington was released by the Washington Redskins on Friday, saving the team about $4 million as it positions itself for free agency.

The Redskins' most energetic locker room presence for the past five years, Washington made the Pro Bowl following the 2004 season, his first with the team, but hamstring and ankle injuries eventually took their toll on the 31-year-old star.[/quote]
Link: [url="http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9245866/LB-Washington-released-by-Redskins"]FOXSports.com[/url]

Injury-plagued and on the wrong side of 30, but I'd honestly be happy to have him for cheap if Bart Scott or Ray Lewis leave. Not saying I'd take him over Lewis or Scott, obviously, but I'm hoping he stays on the market for a little bit, [i]just in case.[/i]

Hell, even though the depth at LB is already crowded, I'd still be happy to have him. The guy was phenomenal when healthy, and he's one of my favorite Redskins. (Yes, there's my soft spot for the 'Skins kicking in...)

[darklight1216]

Aww poor Marcus; I'm sure he'll find his place on another team. Yeah if he's only 4 mil he might [i]possibly[/i] be of use in Baltimore.

[Devastat1on]

I wouldnt mind having him on the team at all.. If Ray does leave, Washington could be that emotional leader for this team if he stays healthy.. Definitely something to look into..

[BloodRaven]

He was good a few years ago but right now he is seriously declining, no thanks.

[ZIBBY28]

if Ray walks, i'd like to see him here.. he was a stud a year or two ago and i think a new defensive minded winning environment would get him back to that status if he can stay healthy