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Redskins sign DB Harlan Miller to roster, three others to practice squad

By Ian Cummings

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 30: South team's defensive back Harlan Miller #1 with Southeastern Louisiana during their game against the North Team on January 30, 2016 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 30: South team's defensive back Harlan Miller #1 with Southeastern Louisiana during their game against the North Team on January 30, 2016 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /
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The Redskins made an acquisition today, to account for the injuries piling in the defensive backfield.

Not long after reactivating Joshua Holsey from the PUP list to add to the depth in the secondary, the Washington Redskins found themselves scanning the free agent pool again. Holsey was recently placed on injured reserve with a partially torn ACL, decreasing the number of fully healthy cornerbacks on the Redskins’ roster to only three.

Washington worked out a number of defensive backs in light of the development, including former Eagles depth player Dexter McDougle. After considering multiple options, the Redskins settled on Harlan Miller as the latest addition to the active roster. They also filled open spots on the practice squad, signing defensive back Alex Carter, receiver Montay Crockett, and running back Russell Hansbrough, who took the spot which was originally intended to house Kapri Bibbs, before the Packers claimed him.

Miller, 24, is a sensible signing for the Redskins, as he’s young, has decent physical traits, and pre-existing experience in the NFL. Miller was drafted in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Miller took snaps at both cornerback and free safety, logging one interception and one pass deflection in two years with the team.

Per Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, Miller ran a 4.57 at his pro day for Southeastern Louisiana, and he had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl back in 2016. He’s not very fast or athletic for a defensive back, but he’s competitive, tenacious, and has experience that will prove valuable in a relatively young, untested cornerback group. Miller’s moderate degree of versatility could also prove valuable, as safety Montae Nicholson’s status is up in the air following his recent arrest.

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As the Redskins gear up for a possible playoff push, they may make more moves down the line. To stay up to date with all the latest roster transactions, be sure to stick with us here at Riggo’s Rag!

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