The Washington Redskins had to cut down their roster to 53 players ahead of Saturday’s 4:00 p.m. EDT deadline. At the top of the list is running back Kapri Bibbs, who signed with the Redskins late last season and emerged as a capable third down back option. However, with the Redskins being deep at running aback and the return of the injured Chris Thompson, who has looked “fantastic” according to head coach Jay Gruden, Bibbs was the odd man out in a logjam at the position.
Another notable name is inside linebacker Martrell Spaight, who was a fifth-round pick of the Redskins in 2015. Spaight was beaten out by Shaun Dion Hamilton and Zach Vigil.
Here’s the official list of the Redskins cuts:
Quarterback
Connor Jessop
Kevin Hogan
Running Back
Kapri Bibbs
De’Veon Smith
Wide Receiver
Brian Quick
Simmie Cobbs Jr.
Shay Fields
Darvin Kidsey
Daniel Williams III
Tight End/ Fullback
Matt Flanagan
J.P. Holtz
Garrett Hudson
Offensive Line
Demetrius Rhaney
Kendall Calhoun
T.J. Clemmings
Kyle Kalis
John Kling
Timon Parris
Isaiah Williams
Defensive Line
Phil Taylor
Ondre Pipkins
Dante Sawyer
Jojo Tucker
Linebacker
Martrell Spaight
Vontae Diggs
Jerod Fernandez
Cassanova McKinzy
Dadi Nicolas
Pete Robertson
Cornerback
Prince Charles Iworah
Ranthony Texada
Safety
Quinn Blanding
Kenny Ladler
Fish Smithson
In addition to the roster cuts, the Redskins announced offensive lineman Tyler Catalina is being placed on injured reserve. Defensive tackle Stacey McGee will start the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list and Josh Holsey will remain on the non-football injured list.
