Derrius Guice released by the Washington Football Team

Guice was charged with domestic violence and Washington quickly released the running back.

By Pete Rogers@petemrogers Aug 7, 2020, 7:06pm EDT

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Washington Football Team has released running back Derrius Guice.

We have released RB Derrius Guice pic.twitter.com/L3mOP8GCIX
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 7, 2020

Washington RB Derrius Guice faces one count of strangulation, which is a felony, 3 counts of assault and battery and one count of destruction of property, per Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. He turned himself in to authorities this afternoon.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 7, 2020

Fantasy Impact

Guice was expected to be the lead back in Washington this year. The backfield will be likely split between Adrian Peterson and rookie Antonio Gibson.