Larry Johnson Cut From Washington Redskins Roster

The reason this is news is because it involves Keiland Williams, formerly of LSU. Keiland will now probably get some playing time as a result.


Larry Johnson Cut From Washington Redskins Roster


http://www.prosportsdaily.com/comments/larry-johnson-cut-from-washington-redskins-roster-411547.html


"With their running game among the league's worst through two games, the Washington Redskins Tuesday made a minor move with a major name, cutting veteran Larry Johnson in advance of Sunday's game at St. Louis - a decision that makes undrafted rookie free agent Keiland Williams the primary backup to Clinton Portis. Though Johnson's contributions in the Redskins' first two games - five carries for two yards in limited playing time - were negligible, Johnson's agent said the Redskins told him that the move was made because the Redskins needed a player for the St. Louis game who could contribute on special teams. Johnson and Portis play only on offense, and two sources familiar with the"