The Washington Football team cut ties with Brantley on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley was designated as a "higher-risk opt out," which is why he sat out of the 2020 campaign. Prior to the past season, the 26-year-old had spent both 2018 and 2019 with Washington and totaled one tackle through his eight games. Brantley will aim to provide depth at defensive line elsewhere.

Brantley has elected to opt out of the 2020 season, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

As Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic notes, Brantley is designated as a "higher-risk opt out," so he'll be eligible for a $350,000 stipend and have his contract toll. He'll also receive an accrued season toward free agency.

Brantley (ankle) has re-signed with Washington.

EDGE Analysis

An ankle injury derailed the 2017 sixth-rounder's 2019 season, but the 6-foot-2, 305-pounder will remain with the team as a depth defensive lineman. In 19 career NFL contests, the 25-year-old has recorded 13 tackles and two sacks.

Washington placed Brantley (ankle) on injured reserve Friday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley sustained the injury in Washington's season opener against Philadelphia. The 25-year-old was already slated to miss Sunday's Week 2 matchup with Dallas, but it seems the injury will require a longer recovery period. T.Y. McGill will fill in for Brantley while he's sidelined.

Brantley (ankle) will miss Sunday's clash with the Cowboys, Craig Hoffman of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley wasn't able to practice Wednesday or Thursday due to this injury. The 25-year-old sustained the ankle issue in last Sunday's season opener and sported a walking boot afterward. With Brantley and Jonathan Allen (knee) both out, Matthew Ioannidis, Treyvon Hester and T.Y Mcgill are left as the only healthy defensive ends for the Redskins.

Brantley (ankle) was wearing a walking boot Monday, Craig Hoffman of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley came into the season opener in relief of Jonathan Allen (knee), who's still dealing with a knee injury and isn't expected to play Sunday versus the Cowboys. In case Brantley isn't able to go, the Redskins signed T.Y. McGill to add depth at defensive end.

Brantley (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

With Jonathan Allen dealing with a knee injury, Brantley was summoned for an increased snap count. However, Brantley also left with an injury, leaving just three healthy defensive linemen -- Daron Payne, Matthew Ioannidis and Caleb Brantley -- for the Redskins.

Brantley (foot) is active for Sunday's clash against the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley had been dealing with a foot injury throughout training camp, but as evidenced by this news, has shaken off the injury. Expect the 25-year-old to assume his role providing depth at defensive line.

The Redskins have listed Brantley (foot) as questionable for Sunday's season opener versus the Eagles, Craig Hoffman of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley has dealt with a foot injury throughout training camp and is now officially listed as questionable. Treyvon Hester would be in line for a heavier workload providing depth at defensive end should Brantley not be able to go.

Coach Jay Gruden said Sunday that Brantley has been diagnosed with a foot injury, and has no timetable for a return, Peter Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury is classified as a mild Lisfranc injury, which is a joint injury that affects the bones or ligaments in the middle of the foot. This type of injury can be tricky, especially considering the long-term effects, so the team likely won't rush Brantley back. This is disappointing news for the 24-year-old, who has had a strong camp thus far, but won't be able to continue his efforts for the time being.