Washington releases veteran offensive tackle Morgan Moses

The Washington Football Team released longtime starting right tackle Morgan Moses on Thursday, just days after he was granted permission to seek a trade.

Moses, a third-round pick out of Virginia in the 2014 NFL draft, started at right tackle in all but one game for Washington since the season-opener in 2015. In the one game Moses didn’t start at right tackle; he was playing left tackle in 2020 in place of the injured Cornelius Lucas.

Moses had two years left on a five-year, $38.5 million extension he signed with the WFT in April 2017.

Moses should have a solid market in free agency. He is coming off one of his best seasons as a pro in 2020.

Washington’s release of Moses has more to do with money and the other new additions on the offensive line. The WFT signed Charles Leno in free agency to play left tackle, while WFT’s second-round pick, Samuel Cosmi, is expected to replace Moses on the right side in 2021.

Lucas returns as Washington’s swing tackle.

Washington also released offensive tackle Geron Christian on Thursday. Christian, a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, has yet to establish himself at the NFL level.

Second-year pro Saahdiq Charles can play offensive tackle, but Washington projects him at guard. His versatility gives offensive line coach John Matsko more options.