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The Tashard Choice era is over in Washington

Evan Royster

Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (25) runs with the ball during practice at the NFL football team’s training camp, Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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There was a lot of fanfare regarding Tashard Choice moving to the Redskins. Well, at least for a running back.

There will likely be less fanfare for Choice’s release just a few weeks later.

The Redskins waived the former Cowboys running back on Tuesday after only one game where Choice was active. Dallas held Choice to nine yards on seven touches, and Mike Shanahan decided he had seen enough.

The team activated rookie Evan Royster from the practice squad to take Choice’s place. We’re sure this move will usher in an era of productivity and predictability in the Redskins backfield.