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This Week, FOXSports.com says (in Shaun's D.C. run ends after 5 games) WASHINGTON The Washington Redskins on Tuesday released former Seattle running back Shaun Alexander, who got only 11 carries in five games.

And FOXSports.com says (in Redskins cut RB Alexander) NFL NOTEBOOK STAFF AND WIRE REPORTFormer NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Washington Redskins yesterday after getting only 11 carries in five games.

And FOXSports.com says (in Redskins release Alexander) Banged up on the defensive line and with their top two running backs healthy, the Washington Redskins released Shaun Alexander on Tuesday.

And Rick Chandler from Deadspin says (in Not so sweet: Shaun Alexander released by ...) Not so sweet: Shaun Alexander released by Redskins, only three years after winning NFL MVP [Seattle Times]

And FOXSports.com says (in Redskins cut former league MVP Alexander) ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday after getting only 11 carries in five games.

And Ryan O'Halloran ( ) from Sports says (in Redskins release Alexander) The 'Skins released 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander, a mere month after being signed.

And SFGate says (in Alexander no longer playing for Redskins) Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Redskins on Tuesday after getting only 11 carries in five games. Alexander was signed Oct. 14 after backup Ladell Betts sprained his knee in a loss to the Rams. Betts has since returned and resumed the No. 2...

And Arizona Daily Star says (in Former MVP released by Redskins) ASHBURN, Va. — Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Redskins on Tuesday after getting only 11 carries in five games.

And Seattle Times says (in NFL Notebook | Redskins release Shaun Alexander after 5 games) The Washington Redskins on Tuesday released former Seattle running back Shaun Alexander, who got only 11 carries in five games. The 2005 NFL MVP...

And The Globe and Mail says (in Redskins release former MVP Alexander) After only 11 carries in five games, running back replaced on roster by Ryan Boschetti

And Post Chronicle says (in Redskins Waive Former NFL MVP) The Washington Redskins Tuesday waived former NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander.... More

And KING5.com says (in Redskins cut former Seahawk Shaun Alexander) Alexander was signed after backup Ladell Betts sprained his knee. Betts has since returned and resumed the No. 2 role behind Clinton Portis.

And Longview Daily News says (in Redskins cut former league MVP Shaun Alexander) ASHBURN, Va. - Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday after getting only 11 carries in five games.

And rss/si_nfl(rss.cnn.com) says (in Former NFL MVP Alexander waived by Redskins) Read full story for latest details.

And United Press International says (in Redskins waive former NFL MVP) ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The Washington Redskins Tuesday waived former NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander.

And BostonHerald.com says (in Redskins cut former league MVP Shaun Alexander) ASHBURN, Va. - Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander has been released by the Washington Redskins after getting limited playing time in five games. Alexander was signed Oct....

And foxsports/RSS/headlines (Feedburner) says (in Redskins cut 2005 NFL MVP Alexander) Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday after getting only 11 carries in five games. Alexander was signed Oct. 14 after backup Ladell Betts sprained his knee in a loss to the St. Louis Rams. Betts has since returned and resumed the No. 2 role behind NFL le...

And Sports says (in Redskins cut former league MVP Shaun Alexander) Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday after getting only 11 carries in five games.

And baltimoresun.com says (in 'Skins cut S. Alexander) Running back had 11 carries in five games with D.C. after signing on Oct. 14

Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday after getting only 11 carries in five games.

And DC Pro Sports Report says (in Shaun Alexander Released | DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news ...) RB Shaun Alexander was released by the Redskins today. Alexander became a victim of two things. First, Ladell Betts is healthy again and able to backup.