Former Michigan tailback Mike Shaw released on first day of Redskins' rookie minicamp

By Kyle Meinke Michigan Football Reporter for MLive.com

Posted on Fri, May 4, 2012 : 1:24 p.m.

Former Michigan tailback Mike Shaw has been released by the Washington Redskins, according to a tweet posted by the team Friday afternoon.

Michael Shaw

Shaw was signed by the Redskins to a free agent deal shortly after the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday night. He was expected to take a physical Thursday, then report for the first day of the team's rookie minicamp Friday.

Shaw rushed 190 times for 1,001 yards and 14 touchdowns in his Michigan career. He was most productive as a junior, when he posted 75 carries for 402 yards and nine touchdowns.

His usage was scaled back last season, when Fitz Toussaint emerged as the featured back and Vincent Smith the primary alternate.

Former Michigan tight end Steve Watson and offensive tackle Mark Huyge are scheduled to compete in Washington's three-day rookie minicamp. They have not signed deals.

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Kyle Meinke covers Michigan football for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at 734-623-2588, by email at kylemeinke@annarbor.com and followed on Twitter @kmeinke.