WR Calvin Harmon Released for 2nd Year in a Row

For the second August, Washington commanders released wide receiver Calvin Harmon.

Harmon's release this year was part of a Commanders deal that

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narrowed their roster to 80 players before Tuesday's deadline.

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Washington also issued offensive tackle Rashod Hill.

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Harmon was Washington's sixth-round draft pick in 2019.

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He came up with Terry McLaurin and the two were seen as a possible future pairing.

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The commanders released the Harmon in August last year before the final cut.

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McLaurin is a franchise player and last month signed a three-year extension worth $72.8 million.

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Curtis Samuels, who the team signed last year for three years,

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$34.5 million, is on track to recover after the 2021 season. Also,

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Washington drafted Jahan Dotson in the first round this year and Dimy Brown in the third round last year.

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