Washington Roster Moves: Carson Wentz and Bobby McCain officially released

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesUpdate: Washington officially released two players

We have released the following players:

-- S Bobby McCain

-- QB Carson Wentz

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 27, 2023 Carson Wentz

The Washington Commanders are moving on from Carson Wentz after one year. The team traded two third round picks, and swapped 2nds last year to acquire him from the Indianapolis Colts. Washington paid his full $28.1 million salary and the move turned out to be a massive mistake. Cutting Wentz saves Washington $26.2 million this year.

Wentz struggled in Scott Turner's offense and the team was 2-4 when he went to IR with a broken finger. Wentz returning in relief of…