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Report: Washington To Release Robert Griffin III

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- The NFL's free-agent quarterback list just got a lot more exciting.

While it seemed imminent, multiple reports indicate that Washington has told Robert Griffin III will be released. Washington will save about $16 million with the move, money they would lose with Griffin on the roster when the 2016 officially begins (March 9th at 4:00 p.m. E.T.).

The Eagles, who recently re-signed Sam Bradford to a two-year contract, have been linked to Griffin as a potential suitor. According to a recent report, 10-15 teams may be interested in the former Heisman Trophy winner.

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Griffin, 26, threw for 3,200 yards in each of his first two NFL seasons while rushing for another 1,304 and reaching the 2012 Pro Bowl.

 

 

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