Redskins Waiving Veteran S D.J. Swearinger

On Monday, Redskins S D.J. Swearinger mentioned during an interview with 106.7 The Fan that HC Jay Gruden called him into his office and informed him that he’s being released.

“He just said it was the third time I’ve been in his office and we’re going to release you,” Swearinger said, via ESPN.com. “And that was that. I don’t have words for this. I had a Pro Bowl year. I was a captain in year one, and this year I thought I improved on everything and I did a slap in the face and get released. I gave it my all and put my heart into it every single week to the best I could. I guess it says a lot about the organization.”

JP Finlay has confirmed the news.

This comes after Swearinger called out defensive coordinator Greg Manusky for not playing more zone coverage. Swearinger mentioned that a “kindergarten QB” could make plays against man defense.

Regarding Swearinger’s comments, Gruden said he was “quite disappointed.”

“I’m quite disappointed to be honest with you,” Gruden said, via NBC Washington.

“We made it pretty clear that we try to keep our business within these walls and we’ve had many a talks before about that and unfortunately he chose to go to the media again and talk about his displeasure with some of the calls. I know Coach Manusky works extremely hard as does the rest of the staff to put together a game plan.”

Swearinger, 27, is a former second-round pick of the Texans back in 2013. He lasted just over two years in Houston before he was waived at the start of the 2015 season and later claimed off of waivers by the Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay cut him loose during the 2015 season and he eventually caught on with the Cardinals.

The Redskins signed Swearinger to a three-year, $13.5 million contract back in 2017.

In 2018, Swearinger has appeared in 15 games for the Redskins and recorded 52 tackles, one sack, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, a recovery and 10 pass defenses.