Ashburn, VA -- (Sports Network) - The Washington Redskins released wide receiver James Thrash after the 34-year-old failed a physical Friday.

Thrash has spent 12 years in the NFL, nine with the Redskins in two different stints after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 1997.

"I talked with James, and we agreed that this was the best way to proceed," said Redskins head coach Jim Zorn. "James can focus on getting healthy, and we can move forward. James is a true Redskin and a fan favorite. He was a great player, teammate and team leader. Though we had to make this decision, we are confident that James will be involved in some capacity within the Redskins organization."

Over his career, spanning 165 games with 71 starts, Thrash has caught 290 passes for 3,646 yards and 22 touchdowns. His career-best season came with the Eagles in 2001, when he made 63 receptions for 833 yards and eight scores.