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The RG3 in DC era is all but over.

In a widely expected move, the Washington Redskins have released quarterback Robert Griffin III, according to multiple reports. The move comes two days before the start of the official NFL year.

The move has serious salary cap implications for Washington, who clears more than $16 million, according to The Washington Post.

The release also signals the end of one of the NFL's most disappointing situations in recent memory. The Redskins executed a blockbuster trade in order to secure the right to draft Griffin with the second overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Griffin, at times, showed flashes of brilliance, but injuries and inconsistency never allowed him to reach his full potential in D.C.

Griffin's best season was his rookie season in 2012 when he posted a career-best 102.4 passer rating with 20 touchdown passes and just five interceptions. The injury bug started to bite after that, though, with Griffin appearing in just 22 games over the next two seasons. The Baylor alum didn't make a single appearance in 2015, as the 'Skins opted to go with Kirk Cousins as the starter. Griffin was inactive for the entire season, watching from the sidelines as Washington won the NFC East.

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