Washington releases Cody Latimer three months after receiver

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Cody Latimer, who was back in May, , the team announced. In May, the 27-year-old receiver was booked on a sault in the second degree, menacing, illegal discharge of a firearm, prohibited use of a weapon and reckle s endangerment stemming from an argument that broke out during a poker game. He appeared in a Douglas Country, Colorado courtroom shortly following his arrest. The 56th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Latimer spent his first four NFL seasons with the Athletic Bilbao Jersey before spending the last two seasons with the . In 66 career regular season games (with 15 starts), Latimer posted 70 receptions for 935 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 13.4 yards per catch. Last season, he set career highs with 24 receptions for 300 yards in 15 games (10 starts) in New York. Latimer, who signed with Washington back in April, had been part of a receiving corps that includes , , , Jr. and rookies and . Earlier this month, Washington released running back after he was arrested on domestic violence-related charges, including felony strangulation. On Friday, Washington head coach Ron Rivera revealed that he has been diagnosed with lymph node cancer. The longtime coach reportedly told his team that the cancer, which is in its early stages, is "very treatable and curable."Rivera recently said that veteran quarterback , who was activated by the team on August 16, will have the opportunity to compete with to be the team's starting quarterback. A three-time Pro Bowler, Smith mi sed the entire 2019 season after sustaining a major leg injury in November of 2018. Manchester United Jersey