Receiver James Thrash was released by the Redskins today after he failed a physical due to a neck injury that kept him out of the team’s offseason activities.
Thrash served two stints with the Redskins. He made the team as a college free agent in 1997 and played for Washington until 2000. After three years with Philadelphia, he returned to the Redskins via trade in 2004.
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In 12 NFL seasons, he played in 165 games, totaling 290 catches for 3,646 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Thrash, who served as a No.4 receiver and special teams regular last year, opens the door for more playing time for second-year players Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly, plus Marques Hagans and rookie Marko Mitchell.
In a statement released by the team, owner Dan Snyder said: “It has been a great honor to get to know James and his family. James is a tremendous person who has been a great ambassador for the Redskins in our community. He has produced nine outstanding seasons for our team. It is our hope that he will continue a long-term relationship with our organization.”
Thrash and coach Jim Zorn met Thursday before the team’s final OTA. Afterward, Zorn said Thrash’s injury had not improved.
Said Zorn in a statement today: “I talked with James and we agreed that this was the best way to proceed. James can focus on getting healthy and we can move forward. James is a true Redskin and a fan favorite. He was [a] great player, teammate and team leader. Though we had to make this decision, we are confident that James will be involved in some capacity within the Redskins organization.”
