Our first surprise move of Labor Day weekend comes out of Washington. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports (via Twitter) that the team has released safety Sean Davis. Schefter tweets that the team has also cut offensive lineman Timon Parris, while ESPN’s John Keim tweets that Reuben Foster is being placed on IR.
Davis joined Washington this past offseason, snagging a deal that included a $2MM signing bonus. Now, the former second-rounder will be seeking his third team in less than a year. Davis spent his first four seasons with the Steelers. He started 31 games for the team between 2017 and 2018, averaging 86 tackles, 7.5 passes defended, and two interceptions per season. A shoulder injury limited to only a single game in 2019.
Back in 2019, Foster suffered a torn ACL and MCL during his first practice with Washington. That naturally forced him to miss the entire campaign, but after opening 2020 camp on PUP, he was activated by the organization in early August. Unfortunately, Foster has lacked strength and explosiveness throughout the month, and Washington is buying themselves some time (and a roster spot) by placing him on IR.
An undrafted free agent out of Stony Brook in 2018, Parris has seen time in four NFL games.
Not too surprised about Davis. He wasn’t especially thrifty prior to his injury, and that likely set him back quite a bit.
As for Foster, that’s a significant blow to both his career and Washington’s linebacking depth. The Skins are starting a decent run defender in Thomas Davis, but he lacks the athleticism and savviness in coverage of Foster. It’s a real shame for Reuben, as his career has just been completely dismantled by various maladies and off the field issues. In a contract year, this could prove to be a major setback
Probably just cost the Steelers a comp pick. Thanks Washington
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If you’re actually a Washington fan, I’m truly sorry for you
Sounds like Apke has the starting spot.