Sturdivant was drafted by the Cardinals in 2011 in the sixth round but was only a practice squad member. He was released in 2012 and played with the USFL’s Sacramento Mountain Lions before signing with the Chiefs during the 2012 season. He signed with the Skins earlier this year.
The 6-foot-1, 240-pounder was considered a bubble player all along but because of injuries, some thought he would at least make the practice squad. Redskins middle linebacker Keenan Robinson has suffered a season-ending injury.
The Redskins also terminated the contract of veteran receiver Donte Stallworth. That’s good news for East Carolina product Lance Lewis, a receiver and special teams player who recovered a fumble against the Buffalo Bills in a preseason game Saturday.
The Redskins also waived-injured cornerback Richard Crawford, who also returned kicks, and linebacker Jeremy Kimbrough, a rookie from Appalachian State.
The others cut were: LB Ricky Elmore, FB Eric Kettani, K John Potter and WR Chip Reeves.