Albert Haynesworth Requests Trade

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It looks like the marriage between Washington Redskins and Albert Haynesworth is on the rocks. Mr. Haynesworth has released a statement saying he will not attend Washington's mandatory practice today and he wants to be traded. His agent Chad Speck had this to say...

“The Redskins are trying to establish a new regime with new schemes at Redskins Park, and it is not an organization that Albert would have ever been attracted to just a short year ago - regardless of the money,“ Speck said. “He has made it clear to me that he does not want to play for the Washington Redskins.

“This situation will be a distraction to the Redskins and to Albert and his teammates. I am certain Mike and Bruce want to get the most out of their first year, and it’s probably in everyone’s best interests for the Redskins to make a deal and trade Albert.“

Washington has not released a statement yet.

I am not sure what team he would go to as he requires a 4x3 system and he gets paid big bucks. I do see why he is upset as he wanted to go to a team that is 4x3 and Washington is switching to a 3x4 team this year. I guess we will see how this one plays out. I just hope they handle it soon.

**UPDATE**

According to league sources the Washington Redskins offered to trade him before they paid him the $21m bonus but he said he wanted to stay with the team. Now he is trying to sit out and get his $21m and get traded. If I was Washington I would fine him and let him sit for the next 5years. CSNWashington.com is reporting that Washington will most likely try to buyout his contract and let him go as there is no teams interested since he has so many questions about his character. This should be interesting to watch play out.

Cheers!