The Washington Redskins announced today that they have waived fullback Jonathan Evans. Evans originally signed a reserve/futures contract with the Redskins on January 5, 2009.

The Jets released Bubba Franks on Monday. The 10-year pro was re-signed by the Jets on May 12. He started in four games last season and played in eight overall, catching six passes for 47 yards.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released quarterback Brian Griese on Monday. The Bucs released Griese to make room for rookie defensive tackle Roy Miller on their offseason roster. Miller signed his rookie deal on Monday.

The Panthers claimed rookie tight end Andrew Davie off waivers from the Jets on Thursday, according to an Associated Press report. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Davie caught 24 passes for 199 yards and six touchdowns in three season at Arkansas. He went undrafted in April and signed with the Jets.