Ashburn, VA (My Sportsbook) - The Washington Redskins released veteran linebacker Marcus Washington on Friday. The 31-year-old Washington battled through hamstring and ankle injuries last season, appearing in just 10 games -- nine starts -- and recording 44 tackles. "As free agency approaches, there are difficult choices that have to be made," Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said. "This certainly was a hard decision because Marcus played such an important role on our defense and in our locker room." The Redskins acquired Washington via free agency in 2004, the year of his only Pro Bowl appearance. Through nine seasons, the second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in the 2000 NFL Draft has compiled 37 1/2 sacks and 617 tackles in 131 career games. |
