The Washington Redskins and Ron Rivera started off their transactions on Friday by releasing veteran cornerback Josh Norman, effectively clearing $12.5 million in cap space while incurring just $3 million in dead cap. Shortly after, the team released wide receiver Paul Richardson, clearing space at a position group that desperately needs more talent in 2020.
The moves on Friday represented the start of a transition for Washington, and that transition is far from over. More likely than not, more cuts will come as the weeks move on, and the futures of several players will become speculative hot spots.