Redskins Cornerback Quinton Dunbar Requests Trade or Release From Team

The Washington Redskins' top option at cornerback wants out.

According to John Keim of ESPN, Quinton Dunbar has reached out to the Redskins' front office notifying them that he either wants to be traded or released.

Redskins corner Quinton Dunbar has requested to be traded or released, according to a source. Dunbar spoke with a member of the Redskins' administration tonight. He had been in talks with the previous regime about an extension but he had not had any... https://t.co/avJTJIFa4h
— John Keim (@john_keim) February 10, 2020

According to Keim, Dunbar had been in talks with the Redskins about a contract extension previous to the hire of new head coach Ron Rivera. He apparently has not spoken with anyone in the organization since Rivera's hiring.

In 2019, Dunbar led the Redskins in interceptions with four, but is still guaranteed no money from his contract in 2020. In response to him not making the Pro Bowl despite feeling as though he is a top cornerback in the NFL, he wants to secure a big contract this offseason.

Just spoke with Quinton Dunbar. He has requested a trade from the Redskins. “I don’t know them and they don’t know me. It is what it is.” Wants to play for a team that will commit long-term.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 11, 2020

According to Pro Football Focus, Dunbar is a top cornerback, and is deserving of the money he will be trying to seek in free agency.

Redskins CB Quinton Dunbar has requested to be traded or released, per @john_keim. He’s in the final year of his deal and led the team with 4 INTs in 2019.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) February 10, 2020

The Redskins are currently a dumpster fire, so for a talent like Dunbar who wants to win, jumping ship was the obvious decision.