ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins placed Su'a Cravens on the exempt/left squad list on Sunday, and his future is in doubt after teammates said the 22-year-old safety had to be talked out of retiring.
Cravens, the Redskins' expected starter at strong safety, has been out since Aug. 15 following knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Cravens was expected to return to practice this week but instead was absent Sunday as players were left to address the stunning news that he had considered retirement.
"It's shocking, but it is what it is," safety D.J. Swearinger said.