1st-round busts Josh Doctson, Laquon Treadwell released

A couple of once-promising prospects are in need of new teams following Saturday's 53-man deadline.

Former first-round receivers Laquon Treadwell and Josh Doctson were released by the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins, respectively, the teams announced Saturday.

Both teams made unsuccessful last-ditch attempts to trade the disappointing pass-catchers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Treadwell has disappointed through his three years in the league, as the 23rd pick of the 2016 draft has yet to emerge as a reliable target. After recording just one catch in his rookie campaign, he put up 200 yards in his sophomore season and 302 yards in 2018.

Overall, Treadwell has just 517 yards and one touchdown to his name. The former Ole Miss star has also struggled with drops, recording four on 53 targets in 2018.

Doctson was taken one pick ahead of Treadwell in the same draft. While he's seen a little more success, he's also struggled.

The former TCU standout battled injuries in his rookie season, one that ended with just two catches. He surpassed 500 receiving yards in his next two years and has eight career touchdowns for the Redskins.