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Redskins make flurry of roster moves, waive RB Martez Carter

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 16: Running back Martez Carter #22 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against defensive back Terrence Brooks #23 of the New York Jets in the third quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 16: Running back Martez Carter #22 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against defensive back Terrence Brooks #23 of the New York Jets in the third quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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The Redskins made a flurry of roster moves this afternoon, waiving rookie running back Martez Carter in the process.

The whittling process of the Washington Redskins‘ 90-man roster is a gradual one. The final wave of cuts occurs after the final preseason game, as a result of the rule change enacted one year ago. But over the course of the four-game preseason stretch, injuries, among other things, play a crucial part in shaping the roster, for better or worse.

The Redskins’ running back room suffered another minor hit due to injury. Martez Carter, widely considered a preseason phenom who flashed on Thursday night, was waived today, designated as injured. Among other moves, the Redskins also waived Jeff Knox and Jalen Wilkerson, while signing three new players: Wide receiver Allenzae Staggers, defensive back Darius Hillary, and offensive lineman Kendall Calhoun. The moves were confirmed by the Redskins’ Twitter page.

The loss of Carter is unfortunate. He wasn’t a player Washington was going to keep around in spite of injury, but he showed brief flashes in his first substantial preseason action, and he was due to get more reps in the coming weeks. In the coming days, the Redskins will likely look to fill his spot with a free agent running back.

Details on Washington’s new wide receiver, Allenzae Staggers, can be found here. The other two signings, Hillary and Calhoun, are lesser known players as well. Darius Hillary, 25, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He’s spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Oakland Raiders, although he hasn’t managed to make an impact with his 5-foot-10, 183 frame.

Kendall Calhoun, meanwhile, is a 6-foot-7, 300-pound tackle who spent time with the Houston Texans and the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. He was recently released by the Falcons, and the Redskins subsequently scooped him up.

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On the offensive line, Washington might not be done making moves this offseason. When final cuts come around, choice veteran interior linemen are bound to be released by teams across the league. It won’t be the cream of the crop, but the Redskins may want to improve their depth there, especially after a preseason matchup in which the offensive line looked to be one of the team’s weakest links in the latter three quarters.

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