Commanders releasing starting LT Charles Leno Jr., creating $7.3 million in cap space, per report

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The Washington Commanders are making a lot of significant changes this offseason. It’s their first full offseason under the new ownership group led by Josh Harris, and they have already made changes in the front office (hiring Adam Peters as the general manager) and at head coach (Dan Quinn). 

It’s expected that they’ll make a change at quarterback in either free agency or the draft (more likely the latter) as well as other positions. On Friday, NFL Media reported the team informed starting left tackle Charles Leno Jr. that he will be released. Leno has been dealing with a hip injury, and will have surgery next week, according to ESPN.

Leno spent the past three years in Washington, starting 47 of 51 possible games on the left side of the offensive line. He signed with the Commanders after spending the first seven years of his career with the Chicago Bears, six of them as a starter.

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Author : Jared Dubin

Publish date : 2024-03-01 19:49:14

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