

Steve Beauharnais, left, takes on Adam Hayward during a joint practice in August. Beauharnais, who was with the Patriots then, joins the Redskins this week. (Skip Rowland/Associated Press)

The Redskins announced that they have signed cornerback Greg Ducre to the 53-man roster, a day after cutting cornerback Richard Crawford and safety Akeem Davis.

Ducre, a 5-foot-10, 183-pound rookie out of Washington, previously had been on the San Diego Chargers practice squad. Ducre this preseason recorded 11 tackles and an assist.

The Redskins on Tuesday filled one of their roster spots created by the cuts of Crawford and Davis by promoting linebacker Jackson Jeffcoat to the 53-man roster.

Washington on Wednesday also announced they have signed inside linebacker Steve Beauharnais to the practice squad. A second-year pro out of Rutgers, the 6-2, 230-pound Beauharnais appeared in two games for the Patriots last season, recording one tackle.

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