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5 Veterans Who May Not Return For the Washington Redskins

5 Veterans Who May Not Return For the Redskins

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After a disappointing 4-12 season, the Washington Redskins will be looking to overhaul their roster in the offseason. The Redskins would be wise to get younger and more athletic on both sides of the ball, which means that some veterans have to be let go. Here are five players who may not be wearing burgundy and gold next season.

5. Kedric Golston

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5. Kedric Golston

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Golston has played his entire eight-year career in Washington after being selected in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He has battled injuries throughout his career, but has been a productive run stopper at the defensive tackle position for the Redskins. At age 31, his best days are now behind him.

4. Chris Chester

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4. Chris Chester

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The Redskins signed Chester to a five-year deal in 2011 after he began his career with the Baltimore Ravens. He has started at right guard for Washington since he was signed but hasn't produced at an acceptable level during this time. The Redskins will have a decision to make about Chester's future in the offseason, and they would be wise to draft a young guard to provide him with competition going into next year.

3. Ryan Clark

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3. Ryan Clark

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After the season-ending injury to DeAngelo Hall in Week 3, Ryan Clark became the leader of the Washington secondary. Throughout the course of the season, it became apparent that Clark was no longer the player he was in his first stint with the Redskins. At age 35, he might be considering retirement and could begin a career in sports broadcasting for ESPN.

2. Brian Orakpo

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2. Brian Orakpo

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Orakpo has been Washington's best pass rusher since he was taken No. 13 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. The three-time Pro Bowler has 40 sacks in his career, but injuries have become a serious issue for him in recent years. Washington will be reluctant to re-sign Orakpo to a long-term deal after a disappointing 2014 season that ended with 0.5 sacks and another season-ending injury.

1. Santana Moss

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1. Santana Moss

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The Redskins are known for making bad trades, but the one for Moss in 2005 is an exception. In his first season with Washington, Moss made the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career and accumulated 1,483 receiving yards, a single-season franchise record. He has always been a consistent performer and exceptional leader during his tenure with the Redskins. Now at age 35, Santana's career is waning, but he will still be missed in D.C.

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