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Redskins release former first-round wide receiver Breshad Perriman

By Ian Cummings

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #41 of the New York Giants breaks up a pass against Breshad Perriman #18 of the Baltimore Ravens and is called for pass interference in the fourth Quarter during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 16, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #41 of the New York Giants breaks up a pass against Breshad Perriman #18 of the Baltimore Ravens and is called for pass interference in the fourth Quarter during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 16, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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Well, that was fast.

Last week, the Washington Redskins made headlines for not good or bad, but… interesting reasons. Midway through the week, on the heels of a 21-9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Washington signed two perceivably washed up receivers, both of them former first-round picks: Breshad Perriman and Michael Floyd.

Both receivers showed promise at some point in their respective football careers; Permian’s best days came in college, while Floyd reached his peak in 2013 with an 1,000-yard season. However, in the present day, neither receiver is a stable commodity, and it was known that neither would have a large role with Washington. In fact, one receiver’s role with the team has ended, less than a week after it began. Per Pro Football Talk, the Redskins have released Breshad Perriman.

The tweet put out by Pro Football Talk suggests that the Redskins could bring Perriman back, but they have a number of cheaper options at their disposal before they decide to give a second, second chance to Perriman. Simmie Cobbs, Darvin Kidsy, and Jehu Chesson all reside on the practice squad, and the team has kept Floyd for the time being. If Perriman didn’t impress enough to stick around this time, then it’s likely that, barring an injury catastrophe, he won’t be back.

For now, the Redskins will likely roll with six receivers, keeping Brian Quick and Floyd as the final two. There is a chance that Floyd could see playing time in the game against the Packers this week, as both Maurice Harris and Paul Richardson have been dealing with injury issues for the past week. Perhaps his time with Washington will bear more fruit that Perriman’s. He won’t have to do much to pass that threshold.

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If nothing else, the release of Perriman ensures that the Redskins will have one less first-round pick in their receiving core. Judging by the length of Perriman’s tenure in the nation’s capital, Washington won’t be losing any sleep. If a corresponding roster move accompanies this release, we will update this article with the changes.

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