Redskins Rumors: Robert Griffin III Release Likely, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, 49ers Options For QB?

Jan 26, 2016 09:59 AM EST
Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins
Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins and Kirk Cousins #8 warm up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "

The Washington Redskins are likely cutting Robert Griffin III this offseason and once the quarterback becomes available, teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles could be interested in signing him.

Griffin spent the season as a backup for Kirk Cousins and was inactive for most of the Redskins games and now it looks like his time is done in DC. The Redskins picked up the $16 million fifth year option for Griffin last year, but the team has no intention of paying that to him in 2016. According to Ian Rapoport at NFL.com, the team is planning to cut Griffin this offseason and the main reason he was kept on the roster in 2015 was due to meddling from owner Dan Snyder.

Head coach Jay Gruden went with Kirk Cousins this season and said that the quarterback gave the team the best chance to win. Cousins proved Gruden right and led the Redskins to the playoffs while having one of the best seasons in team history. The success of Cousins all but ended any chance of Griffin getting another shot to start in Washington and now it's likely he will be moving on. Griffin is still young and has the potential to develop as a starter, but it won't be in Washington.

Earlier in the season NFL.com reported that if Griffin was released, the Texans, Eagles and Cowboys all would have interest in signing the quarterback. The Cowboys want to bring in a player to develop behind Tony Romo while serving as a backup and Griffin could be a potential option. The Eagles don't have Chip Kelly anymore, but Doug Pederson had Alex Smith in Kansas City and could look at Griffin as an option since he has similar mobility skills. The Texans are in the market for competition behind Brian Hoyer and Griffin could be a potential fit.

The Cleveland Browns appear ready to move on from Johnny Manziel and Hue Jackson could see Griffin as a potential option. According to Charles Robinson at Yahoo Sports, Griffin would "love" to end up with the Cowboys, as he is a Texas native and his family loves the team. Houston could also be a potential destination for Griffin along with the 49ers, who now have Chip Kelly as head coach.

Griffin had a meteoric rise as a rookie in 2012 after leading the Redskins to the playoffs, but injuries and inconsistent play derailed his chances of succeeding in Washington. Griffin now likely will have to compete for a starting job or will be slotted into a backup role wherever he lands. Griffin is just 25 and has the chance to bounce back, but it won't be in Washington.

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