The Washington Redskins have released right guard Chris Chester and cornerback Tracy Porter, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation.
Chester, who was entering his 10th season, had started every game for Washington in the last four seasons. He struggled mightily last season, but survived the first round of cost-saving cuts earlier this offseason. Chester took all of the first-team snaps in Tuesday’s first offseason practice session.
However, Washington now appears set to move forward with 2014 third-round pick Spencer Long at right guard. Long had worked with the second unit last season, taking only a handful of game snaps, and remained with the second unit on Tuesday.