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It sounded like it was just a delay and a long layover.

But Tracy Porter’s plane to Washington was apparently canceled, as the team released the veteran cornerback today.

According to Mike Jones of the Washington Post, the decision to part ways with Porter saves $2.2 million in cap space. He was signed to a two-year, $6 million deal last year, but appeared in just two games.

When Porter and left tackle Trent Williams didn’t show for OTAs yesterday, Washington coach Jay Gruden said they had “flight issues.”

Here’s hoping Porter packed a parachute.