D.J Swearinger has worn out his welcome in the nation's capital.
The talented safety was cut by the team on Monday after criticizing defensive coordinator after Saturday's loss to the Titans.
Swearinger has been one of the bright spots on Washington's defense this season. He had amassed 53 total tackles, 42 of which were solo, one sack, three forced fumbles and four interceptions and was selected as an alternate to the Pro Bowl prior to his release. The decision to release him now is not a beneficial one to the team with one week remaining in their season.
Redskins are a mass of contradictions. While they are quick to cut ties with Swearinger for his outspoken nature, the team was also quick to claim Reuben Foster off waivers for domestic violence and did not release Montae Nicholson after video was released of him brutally assaulting a man in Ashburn, Virginia. Suspending Swearinger for conduct detrimental to the team would have made more sense, but to cut ties with one of the team's best defensive players who still has one year remaining on his contract is ill advised in a team desperate for wins each season. This team was ranked in the top five early in the season and have dropped to No. 16 in the last several weeks so the loss of Swearinger will have last repercussions into next season.
This is the third team to release Swearinger in his six seasons in the league. He was previously released by both Houston and Tampa Bay for his outspoken nature. Despite this fact he's an outstanding player on the field and will likely find a new home quickly.
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