Crawford was released by the Chargers on Friday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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The 26-year-old was considered a long shot to make the final roster, so this move comes as no surprise. He posted three tackles and one pass defended in the preseason.

The Chargers have signed Crawford, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Crawford will bolster the Chargers' depth at cornerback following the team's release of Richard Marshall.

Crawford was waived by the Redskins on Tuesday, the Washington Post reports. Signed to the 53-man roster last week, Crawford was inactive for Monday's game against Seattle and now finds himself without a job. Crawford, 24, played in 10 games with Washington as a rookie in 2012, recording 18 tackles (13 solo), one fumble recovery and one interception.

Redskins CB Richard Crawford (knee) is a candidate for the active/PUP list. Crawford missed the 2013 season to ACL surgery and has yet to be medically cleared. His status for the start of training camp remains questionable. When healthy, Crawford will compete with Chase Minnifield and E.J. Biggers for Washington's No. 5 cornerback spot.

Redskins CB Richard Crawford (ACL) has yet to be medically cleared. Crawford spent 2013 on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in the Redskins' third preseason game. It remains unclear if he'll be ready in time for training camp. If healthy, he'll fight for one of the final spots on the 53-man roster.

Redskins CB Richard Crawford (knee) is questionable for OTAs. Crawford missed the entire 2013 season to ACL surgery and has yet to be medically cleared. When healthy, he'll compete with Chase Minnifield and E.J. Biggers for Washington's No. 4 cornerback spot.

Redskins waived/injured CB Richard Crawford. Crawford saw extensive action as Washington's nickel back in 2012, but tore his ACL while suffering damage to his LCL and PCL in Washington's third preseason game. He'll rehab the knee and try to make the roster again in 2014.

Updating a previous item, Redskins CB Richard Crawford is done for the year after tearing his LCL and possibly his ACL in Saturday's preseason game. Crawford exited early in the first quarter with was originally classified as a "sprained knee." It's much worse than that. Crawford is an important depth corner, and also flashed as a punt returner in spot action. He should be healthy in time for OTAs and minicamp next spring.

Redskins CB Richard Crawford left Saturday's preseason game against the Bills with a sprained knee. Crawford was carted to the locker room. The second-year pro is no higher than the fourth corner, but he holds his value on special teams.

A source tells the Washington Post that E.J. Biggers, Richard Crawford and Chase Minnifield will compete for the starting left corner job.