RICHMOND — The Redskins continued shuffling their offensive line Wednesday, announcing the signings of veteran tackle Donald Penn and guard Hugh Thornton.
To make room for the two offensive linemen, Washington waived guard Tyler Catalina and center Casey Dunn.
Penn, 36, provides the Redskins with an insurance option at left tackle in case Trent Williams’ holdout lasts into the regular season. A three-time Pro Bowler, Penn spent the last five seasons with the Oakland Raiders, who released him in March. Penn played just four games last year, being placed on injured reserve with a leg injury.
Thornton, meanwhile, has been out of the NFL since 2015. Originally drafted in 2013 by the Indianapolis Colts, injuries forced him to retire at 25 years old. But the Redskins were impressed with his workout and his prior experience of starting 32 games for the Colts.
Catalina was released a day after he got into a fight with defensive lineman JoJo Wicker. Coach Jay Gruden said he expects Catalina to be picked up elsewhere.
Dunn was released with an injury designation.
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