Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Jon Jones Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

NFL Depth Charts: Byron Westbrook Has Not Been Cut Despite Previous Report

It has been a confusing morning once again on Twitter, as a tweet by Adam Schefter that Byron Westbrook has been cut by the Redskins was openly questioned and then refuted by Rick Maese of the Washington Post.

Here is a taken transcript of what has happened thus far:

Original Tweet:

Many wanted RB Brian Westbrook to sign with Washington to play with brother Byron. But Redskins released Westbrook. No Wash Westbrooks now.less than a minute ago via ÜberTwitter

 

And here is when things start getting interesting after Maese jumps in:

RT @Russellmania09: Byron Westbrook says via text he is unsure if he has been released and "my stuff is still here, so IDK" #redskinsless than a minute ago via web

That sure seems like Redskins told Adam Schefter before they told Byron Westbrook. Hopefully we'll learn later that that's not the case.less than a minute ago via web

Something funny with this Byron Westbrook story. Hopefully we clear it up soon. But no one seems to be aware of his release except Schefterless than a minute ago via web

Confirmed: Byron Westbrook is still a member of the Redskins. He's making the trip to Arizona today and will play in Thursday's gameless than a minute ago via web

 

Now, obviously we are all a little sensitive about the accuracy of Twitter reporting since the Mike Wise firestorm that erupted earlier this week. Hopefully, Schefter just received some bad information from a source.

However, the problem with the original tweet for Schefter was that it stated that Westbrook had been released as a fact instead of a rumor. Hopefully, Schefter will resolve this situation sooner rather than later.

Do you like this post?

Comments

Display:

Comments For This Post Are Closed

25 updates with 0 comments

Like to see major updates on this story in Facebook.

May 20, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE

Nationals Vs. Orioles: Stephen Strasburg Stellar Yet Again In 9-3 Win

May 19, 2012;Baltimore, MD, USA; Horse jockey Mario Gutierrez aboard I'll Have Another (7) after winning the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.  Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-US PRESSWIRE

Triple Crown 2012: With Win At Belmont Stakes, I'll Have Another Would Become 12th Triple Crown Winner

May 20, 2012; Chester, PA USA; Virginia Cavaliers attack Matt White (4) drives against Notre Dame Fighting Irish defender Daniel Lantz (38) during the second half of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals at PPL Park. The Fighting Irish won 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-US PRESSWIRE

2012 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament: Maryland Vs. Duke, Loyola Vs. Notre Dame In Final Four