Redskins.com wrote:The Redskins have released wide receivers Mike Espy and Steven Harris, the team has announced on Monday.
Espy was set to assume a more prominent role on the Redskins' offense last year when he suffered a knee injury in preseason. He was placed on injured reserve following surgery, ending his season.
An undrafted rookie pickup in 2006, Espy spent time on the Redskins' practice squad that year before being promoted to the 53-man roster midseason. He saw action in one game.
Harris had suffered a knee ligament during a 2007 mini-camp practice. He was placed on injured reserve following surgery.
Harris spent the 2005-06 seasons on the Redskins' practice squad. He was originally signed by the Redskins as an undrafted rookie in 2005.
I thought Espy might turn into something. His injury was disastrous. I hope another team gives him a shot.
If my numbers are right and I haven't forgotten anyone, that leaves only 7 WR's signed to our current roster. Three of those are Billy McMullen, Maurice Mann and Burl Toler. McMullen hasn't played since 2006 and Toler and Mann were undrafted free agents and have never played a down in the NFL. I have to think it will be tough for those guys to make the team. That only leaves Thrash, Mix, Moss and ARE.
That leads me to believe two things; the Skins will try to re-sign Caldwell and will either trade for or draft a receiver.