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FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) stands behind center Spencer Long (61) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. The New York Jets have released offensive lineman Spencer Long, saving the team almost $6.5 million on next season's salary cap. Long was due a $3 million roster bonus that would have become guaranteed Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. The Jets opted instead to cut him Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 after he struggled with injuries and consistency at center before moving to left guard. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Jets release guard/center Spencer Long after 1 season

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) stands behind center Spencer Long (61) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Long has been all over the blooper reels and social media: the center who simply could not snap the football. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Jets’ Long redeems himself at guard after center struggles

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage during the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. When the Jets' starting line--left tackle Kelvin Beachum, left guard James Carpenter, center Spencer Long, right guard Brian Winters and right tackle Brandon Shell-- trots onto the field in noisy Ford Field, it'll mark the first time all five will be together for a snap in a game. &quot;I'm very optimistic,&quot; offensive line coach Rick Dennison said. &quot;I think they've worked hard and done a good job. Obviously, it's the start of the regular season and there's a little bit of the unknown, but I feel good about the guys.&quot; (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Big guys lined up in front of Darnold a huge key for Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Washington Redskins guard Spencer Long (61) departs after practice at the team's NFL football training facility at Redskins Park, Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Spencer Long leaves Redskins for Jets

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins rookie guard Spencer Long, right, tackle Tom Compton, center, and center Kory Lichtensteiger take part in drills during an NFL football practice at Redskins Park, on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Redskins pick in Alex Smith trade brings value, too

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins guard Spencer Long (61) departs after practice at the team's NFL football training facility at Redskins Park, Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Redskins’ Spencer Long embracing challenge of learning to play center

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins rookie guard Spencer Long, right, tackle Tom Compton, center, and center Kory Lichtensteiger take part in drills during an NFL football practice at Redskins Park, on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Redskins confident Spencer Long can fill in at left guard with Shawn Lauvao out

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)

Full redo mode for Redskins safeties

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

The Redskins drafted offensive lineman Brandon Scherff (right) to be part of a retooled offensive line that would more adept to power running and gap blocking. (Associated Press)

Redskins’ new-look offensive line key to rush attack

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins guard Chris Chester (66) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL Thursday night football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. The Giants defeated the Redskins 45-14. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins release veterans Chris Chester, Tracy Porter

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is slow to get up after Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Bruce Carter (54) intercepts a tipped ball intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Dallas Cowboys the at FedExField, Landover, Md., Sunday, December 28, 2014. Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71), left, was injured on the play. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins notes: Three offensive line injuries hinder Washington’s attack

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins offensive lineman Kory Lichtensteiger lines up in an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

2014 Redskins training camp: Offensive line preview

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy, a second-round draft pick, gets instruction from coaches at the team's rookie minicamp on Saturday morning at Redskins Park.

Redskins rookies learn the ropes

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Redskins select G Long of Nebraska in 3rd round

Associated Press

Nebraska's Spencer Long warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Washington, in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

NFL draft: Redskins draft Nebraska guard Spencer Long 78th overall

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times