INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Redskins interviews during the second day of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
The Washington Football Team’s release of Steven Sims Jr. on Monday sent a clear message to fans: regardless of your previous contributions to the team, pedigree or draft status, you have to earn your spot on the roster.
With the 53-man roster deadline just one week away, Washington fans should expect more high-profile cuts after the third preseason game.