The Washington Redskins waived former seventh-round pick cornerback Joshua Holsey in a series of roster moves Monday.
Holsey was selected by the team in 2017 out of Auburn. He quickly became a promising prospect, making the team as a rookie and playing in 12 games. After the team traded away Kendall Fuller in the off-season ahead of the 2018 season, Holsey was a candidate for an increase in playing time.
However, he would miss most of the 2018 season after a freak accident ahead of training camp when a table he was moving fell on his foot.
Holsey was placed on the non-football injury list by the Redskins. He was eventually activated on Nov. 12 but was waived the following day before being signed to Washington’s practice squad.
He made his way back on the field for one game last season. However, he suffered a partially torn ACL in the Week 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was placed on injured reserve.
The Redskins have depth at the cornerback position with Josh Norman, Quinton Dunbar, Fabian Moreau leading the charge with Greg Stroman, Danny Johnson, Adonis Alexander, and this year’s seventh- round pick, Jimmy Moreland.
Additionally, the Redskins signed defensive end Jonathan Bonner, guard Jerald Foster, defensive back Deion Harris, defensive lineman Austin Maloata and running back Craig Reynolds. They also waived running back Russell Hansbrough and tackle Roubbens Joseph.
