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Redskins sign TE Caussin

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July 22, 2014 at 10:37 am.

Free agent tight end Mike Caussin signed with the Washington Redskins. Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Free agent tight end Mike Caussin signed with the Washington Redskins. To clear a roster spot, the team waived long snapper Kyle Nelson.

Caussin (6-5, 243) played at James Madison and at West Springfield (Va.) High School. He originally signed as a college free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 26, 2010 before signing to the Buffalo Bills’ active roster on Dec. 2, 2010. He was a member of the Bills’ organization across the 2010-13 seasons before being released on July 16, 2014.

Caussin has appeared in six career NFL games with two starts, all during the 2011 season. He has recorded five NFL receptions for 41 yards.

Caussin, 27, was at JMU from 2006-09, appearing in 44 career games and recording 66 career receptions for 1,009 yards with 14 receiving touchdowns. As a senior in 2009, he earned Offensive MVP honors for the Dukes and the John Kraus Award for spirit and determination after posting career highs in receptions (25) and receiving yards (438).

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