Bleacher Report · Oct 5, 2016
Donte Whitner to Redskins: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
Safety Donte Whitner announced he signed with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday:
— DonteHitner (@DonteWhitner) October 5, 2016Whitner made the announcement after Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported an agreement between the two sides.
The Cleveland Browns released Whitner, 30, this offseason after a productive 2015 season, as he registered 81 tackles and one forced fumble in 14 games. He was one of many Browns players to depart; the team also released linebacker Karlos Dansby, while Travis Benjamin, Alex Mack, Mitchell Schwartz, Tashaun Gipson and Craig Robertson signed elsewhere. In addition, Cleveland tradedBarkevious Mingo to the New England Patriots.
