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Redskins to Release Chris Chester and Tracy Porter

Looks like the Redskins will have a new RG this year.

The Washington Redskins plan to release G Chris Chester.  The move will save the team $4M against the cap.  Chester is still guaranteed $800K.  The timing of this move is odd as Chester was just running with the first-team in yesterday's OTAs.  Does this move indicate second-year G Spencer Long is ready to start?  Could the team start two players with a combined zero starts in their NFL careers on the right side (Long and Scherff)?

Chester (6'3", 303 lbs.