Redskins release LB Henson

The Redskins have released linebacker Robert Henson. The source for this report is Henson himself via his Twitter account:

@Mr_Henson51 Just got released later Redskin faithful it's been real!! #Redskins

The writing was on the wall for Henson, a sixth-round draft pick of the Redskins in 2009, when the team brough back linebacker Rocky McInosh. Henson probably was on the bubble for making the roster before that and the return of last year's starting Jack linebacker sealed his fate.

Henson has been unable to practice during training camp as he recovers from a knee injury suffered in the preseason last year. He played in six games for the Redskins, all of them in 2009.

Comments

[Dave C.]

Tough to make the squad if you can't get on the field due to injury. Kelly may be next to be released. Too bad, since both of these guys have shown flashes, but just can't shake the injury bug. Henson was indeed a roster longshot, but I wonder if we'll now revisit the possibility of signing Tatupu. I'd only want to bring him in at a bargain price on a 1-yr. "show me" deal, because he's also been plagued by injuries in recent years. That said, early in his career, Tatupu was known as smart, active and good in coverage (and coverage skills seem to be lacking in most of our existing LBs).

[Jeff Harmon]

1. I can see this move, I was hearing that out of Kareem Moore, Laron Landry and Robert Henson who are on the PUP Henson was the one that was the furthest away from coming back on the field. Which is kind of worrying in terms of the severity of his condition because Landry and Moore probably won't be ready to 2-3 weeks into training camp, so Henson probably wouldn't play in it at all.

2. It still believe H. Blades isn't as good as a healthy Robert Henson, but when is that? Will it ever be again? And will it occur with enough time before the season is about to start. Well the coaches thought not and they actually know the medical records. It is what it is.

[Mike Briscoe]

Kareem Moore & Malcolm Kelly should be next. I feel bad for Henson because he showed that he can play football... Just can't get past his injuries. As for Moore and Kelly... BOUNCE! Better yet, high-step outta here!