The Washington Redskins on Tuesday released veteran defensive back Orlando Scandrick
The 31-year-old
signed with Washington in March after being released by Dallas, with whom he spent his first nine NFL seasons.
Wow. I know they like Greg Stroman & Danny Johnson but this is kind of aggressive. And risky. https://t.co/Wyz5gCMsmV
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621)
August 14, 2018 Jay Gruden confirmed the move minutes later at the podium, saying it had more to do with feeling confidence in their younger defensive backs – especially second-year corner Fabian Moreau – than with Scandrick's play.
Jay says this had nothing to do with Scandrick’s play. They want to give him ample time to find a new team, but this has to do with the guys they drafted (Stroman, Alexander) and the emergence of UDFA Danny Johnson.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman)
August 14, 2018 The move could mean the Redskins have enough faith in Quinton Dunbar as a starting corner opposite Josh Norman. Former Redskins DB Will Blackmon publicly supports this assessment.
Don’t be.
— Will Blackmon (@WillBlackmon)
August 14, 2018 I watched Dunbar for 3 years. Trust me.
— Will Blackmon (@WillBlackmon)
August 14, 2018 According to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, Washington has reached out to 32-year-old free agent Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.
Doesn’t mean he’s coming. But there is interest. Also means this Scandrick move didn’t happen overnight
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS)
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