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Redskins Sign Cornerbacks McCann, Hoskey

After seeing Bashaud Breeland (knee) and David Amerson (shoulder) go down with injuries in recent days, the Washington Redskins on Wednesday announced two moves to address the depth at the cornerback position.

View Gallery | 18 Photos Redskins Sign Bryan McCann, DreQuan Hoskey

The team signed of veteran Bryan McCann and rookie DreQuan Hoskey, both cornerbacks, to add immediate help for coordinator Joe Barry's defense.

It also announced Wednesday it has waived-injured cornerback Tevin Mitchel and waived safety Phillip Thomas

McCann has played played a total of 35 games from 2010 to 2013 with the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals.