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Jackson Jeffcoat didn’t get drafted after completing a standout career at Texas that ended with him being named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 and he didn’t make the Seahawks out of training camp, but he’s finally landed a job on a 53-man roster.

The Redskins promoted Jeffcoat from their practice squad on Tuesday to give themselves a little more depth at outside linebacker. Jeffcoat played defensive end with the Longhorns, but has been working on making the transition to standing up since joining the team. Washington only had three outside linebackers on the roster before the move, so Jeffcoat could get chances on defense as well as the opportunity to contribute on special teams.

Brian Orakpo hurt his ankle against Seattle last Monday night. It’s not thought to be serious, but Jeffcoat’s arrival provides more cover in the event Orakpo doesn’t heal as expected.

Washington also waived cornerback Richard Crawford and safety Akeem Davis on Tuesday. Crawford had re-signed with the team last week after being dropped from the practice squad in September. He was inactive for the loss to the Seahawks. Davis had played on special teams, but the arrival of Jamarca Sanford lessened the need to have him on the roster for possible defensive help.