The Washington Commanders placed guard Andrew Norwell on the reserve/physically unable to perform list Tuesday.

They intend to eventually release him.

Multiple sources have said in the past two months that Washington plans to release Norwell once he's able to pass a physical. He's dealing with a right elbow injury that has lingered all offseason.

Washington would save $2.28 million if he's released before Thursday -- and does not receive a post-June 1 designation.

The Commanders could save $4.38 million against this year's salary cap with a post-June 1 designation.