Redskins release D.J. Swearinger after criticizing coordinator

The Washington Redskins released D.J. Swearinger on Monday, the safety said during a radio appearance on 106.7 The Fan.

Swearinger criticized defensive coordinator Greg Manusky's game-planning after Saturday's 25-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans and said he probably watches more film than the team's coaching staff. According to Swearinger, he was called into head coach Jay Gruden's office and released, but Gruden didn't explain why.

"He just said it was the third time I've been in his office and we're going to release you," Swearinger said to The Fan's Grant Paulsen, according to ESPN's John Keim. "And that was that.

"I don't have words for this. I had a Pro Bowl year. I was a captain in year one, and this year I thought I improved on everything and I did a slap in the face and get released. I gave it my all and put my heart into it every single week to the best I could. I guess it says a lot about the organization."

Gruden told reporters Sunday that the team was considering disciplinary action against Swearinger for his public critiques, according to USA TODAY's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz.

Swearinger put together an excellent season, recording 53 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles, and four interceptions in 15 games.