The Washington Redskins released linebacker Zach Brown and defensive lineman Stacy McGee, moves which create additional salary cap space and signals a new direction at both positions, a source confirmed.
Both moves, which save a combined $8 million, were long expected. USA Today first reported the moves.
The Redskins entered the free agency period with approximately $17 million in available cap space. They traded for quarterback Case Keenum and signed safety Landon Collins, moves that will occupy a combined $7.5 million in cap space this season. But if the Redskins want to add more players, and have enough for draft picks, they needed to free more room.