Friday’s before the regular NFL season kicks off has essentially become football’s version of “black Friday.” It’s a exciting and fulfilling moment for some, and a disappointing yet motivating day for others.
The Washington Redskins announced Friday night that they’ve released the following players:
WR Anthony Armstrong
WR Terrence Austin
DB Travon Bellamy
FB Dorson Boyce (Injured)
T Tom Compton
C Erik Cook
QB Jonathan Crompton
RB Tristan Davis (Injured)
NT Marlon Favorite
C Grant Garner
LB Donnell Holt
NT Delvin Johnson
LB Brian McNally (Waived with injury settlement)
TE Richard Quinn
T Willie Smith
CB Brandyn Thompson
LB Markus White
DE Doug Worthington
RB Tim Hightower
CB David Jones
LB Bryan Kehl
DL Darrion Scott
The team also announced that it has placed exempt DE Kentwan Balmer on the Reserve/Left Squad list and S Tanard Jackson on suspended list.
Tanard Jackson has been suspended indefinitely without pay for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. His suspension is effective immediately.
NFL teams can build a practice squad of eight players beginning at noon ET tomorrow.