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FILE - In this June 15, 2016, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Cliff Matthews stretches during NFL football minicamp in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have released safety Dashon Goldson and signed defensive lineman Cliff Matthews on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. Matthews, who played for the Falcons from 2011-14, was released by Tampa Bay on Sept. 3. The Falcons needed more depth on their defensive line after placing defensive end Derrick Shelby on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season, on Tuesday.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Falcons add veteran DL Matthews to ever-evolving defense

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is hit by Washington Redskins' Jason Hatcher (97) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Jason Hatcher, Dashon Goldson among other players released by Redskins

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins free safety Dashon Goldson (38) celebrates his touchdown with the fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Dashon Goldson, despite recent arrival, shaped Redskins’ defense with leadership

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' DeSean Jackson lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Pregame Primer: Redskins’ sights set on clinching NFC East title vs. Eagles

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins Dashon Goldson (38) walks onto the field before taking part in drills during NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Dashon Goldson: Redskins’ team-building mirrors what 49ers went through

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller (28) is crushed on the Washington Redskins defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins’ run defense, successful last week, faces another challenge in Panthers

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) gives a stiff arm to Washington Redskins defensive back Jeron Johnson (20) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Jeron Johnson sees increased role for first time in Redskins’ loss to Patriots

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) runs against Washington Redskins free safety Dashon Goldson (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dashon Goldson preparing for former team as Buccaneers visit on Sunday

By Dan Roth - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch against Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Redskins’ defense played season-high 80 snaps in loss to Atlanta

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins defensive back Dashon Goldson stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Cleveland. Washington won 20-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Dashon Goldson ‘drives the bus,’ settles in as a leader in Redskins’ secondary

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) waits for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Dashon Goldson traded to Redskins from Buccaneers, addressing free safety need

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Bucs’ Goldson fined $60K for helmet-to-helmet hit

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

NFL defenses trying to redo tackling technique

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Colts LB Walden, Bucs S Goldson suspended by NFL

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Goldson’s suspension reduced to $100,000 on appeal

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press