As NFL free agency begins, one would expect the Washington Redskins to be making a lot of headlines this offseason. The team has a new general manager in Bruce Allen, a new head coach in Mike Shanahan, and perhaps a new philosophy for a team known for signing past-their-prime talents to huge mega-contracts.
The first headlines came Thursday when the Redskins made room on their roster by releasing wide reciever Antwaan Randle El, cornerback Fred Smoot, defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin, kick returner Rock Cartwright, guard Randy Thomas, quarterback Todd Collins, and running back Ladell Betts.
Offensive tackle Chris Samuels retired this offseason, leaving Derrick Dockery the only offensive lineman left on the roster among last years opening day starters.
With no salary cap this year, owner Dan Snyder should open up the purse strings this offseason, as he usually does. It being an uncapped year, he has no ceiling to worry about as far as player salaries go. The team has already signed Artis Hicks, an offensive guard from the Minnesota Vikings. Hicks is 31 years old and began his career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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