ASHBURN, Virginia -- The Washington Redskins hope they found veteran backup help for their offensive line Sunday, claiming T.J. Clemmings off waivers. But he’ll also come as someone who needs a career jump-start.
Minnesota released Clemmings on Friday after two seasons in which the former fourth-round pick was pressed into starting duty. The Vikings, according to multiple reports, drafted Clemmings knowing he would take time to develop. But as a rookie in 2015 Clemmings started 16 games after right tackle Phil Loadholt tore his Achilles.
Last season, the Vikings wanted Clemmings to be a backup.