Redskins release defensive end Anthony Lanier II

ByLake Lewis Jr.

Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Redskins have parted ways with defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II by releasing him designated as injured.

#Redskins surprisingly cut DL Anthony Lanier II. The 3rd-year player from Alabama A&M recently missed practice with a hip flexor.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewisJr) September 3, 2018

The third-year player out of Alabama A&M was expected to provide depth at defensive end for the Redskins new defensive line rotation.

Lanier, 25, recently missed practice with a hip flexor.

Over the past two seasons, the lineman had bulked up and showed promise last season by recording five sacks.

Lanier was an undrafted free agent back in 2016 but played well during training camp and preseason and made the Redskins final 53-man roster.

Lake Lewis Jr is a Washington Commanders and NFL Insider. A news anchor for ABC TV as well as the CEO of SportsJourney.com, he's also the Host of the After Practice Podcast. Lewis has worked for several top media brands such as USA TODAY SMG and ESPN Radio where he was a syndicated radio host. He's also covered the NBA and USA Soccer. Follow him on X (Twitter) @LakeLewis and on Instagram and Facebook @LakeLewisJr.