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Redskins Roster Cuts: Mike Shanahan Trims Roster To 75 Players

The Washington Redskins have cut their roster down to 75 players. The NFL had a 4 p.m. ET deadline to get each team's roster within the 75-man limit, forcing head coach Mike Shanahan and the coaching staff to make some tough decisions.

Here is a look at the players released on Monday afternoon. The team previously cut nine players earlier in the day.

RB Antwon Bailey
OL Chris Campbell
RB Lennon Creer
QB Jonathan Crompton
WR Sam Kirkland
WR Lance Lewis (Waived-Injured)
LB Monte Lewis
G Nick Martinez
TE Beau Reliford
CB Morgan Trent (Waived with Injury Settlement)

The Redskins also dealt cornerback Kevin Barnes to the Detroit Lions for a conditional draft pick. Offensive tackle Jammal Brown was placed on the Reserve Physically Unable to Perform list.

All NFL teams have until 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 1 to trim their rosters down to 53 players.

For more on the Redskins as they make their 2012 roster, head to Hogs Haven, and continue to check out SB Nation DC for all the latest Redskins news and updates.

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