The Redskins' active roster now stands at 75 players, as the team announced on Tuesday that linebacker Perry Riley Jr. and defensive end Stephen Paea have been released.
Additionally, the team has placed tight end Derek Carrier on the Reserve/Physically Unable To Perform list, running back Keith Marshall on the Reserve/Injured list and waived wide receiver Reggie Diggs, designated as injured.
Riley Jr., 28, was a fourth-round pick for the Redskins in the 2010 NFL Draft.
During his six seasons in Washington, Riley Jr. started 63 games, recording 455 tackles with 26 passes defensed, 9.