The Washington Redskins released defensive end Darrion Scott on Friday as they try to trim their roster down to 53. The release of Scott brings the total number of defensive linemen on the Redskins' roster to six, according to John Keim of the Washington Examiner.
Scott, a former Ohio State Buckeye, has been in and out of the league since 2004. He played seven games for Washington in 2011 and recorded seven tackles. His best seasons came in 2005 and 2006, when he started 28 games for the Minnesota Vikings and amassed 9.5 sacks.
Tight end Richard Quinn was also cut on Friday. He has appeared in 30 games in his three-year NFL career, mostly on special teams. He played one game for the Redskins in 2011.
The NFL deadline to reduce rosters to 53 is Friday at 9 p.m. ET.
Below is the updated list of Redskins cuts, as listed by Rich Campbell of The Washington Times.
OFFENSE
WR Terrence Austin
FB Dorson Boyce
OT Tom Compton
C/G Erik Cook
QB Jonathan Crompton
RB Tristan Davis
C/G Grant Garner
RB Tim Hightower
TE Richard Quinn
OT Willie Smith
DEFENSE
CB Travon Bellamy
NT Marlon Favorite
ILB D.J. Holt
FS Tanard Jackson (released or reserve/suspended list)
NT Delvin Johnson
CB David Jones
ILB Bryan Kehl (released or traded)
LB Brian McNally
DL Darrion Scott
CB Brandyn Thompson
DL Doug Worthington
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