Redskins Use Franchise Tag On Brandon Scherff

The Washington Redskins placed their franchise tag on offensive guard Brandon Scherff on Saturday after attempting to sign him to a long-term deal, according to a source. The two sides could still work something out, but this will at least keep him off the open market. One of the best overall guards in the NFL, […]

Redskins Could Go After Thomas Davis

The Washington Redskins could make a run at free-agent linebacker Thomas Davis after he was released by the Chargers on Friday. Davis played in Carolina for more than 10 years, including from 2011 to 2018 with Ron Rivera, the new head coach of the Redskins. While playing under Rivera, Davis made three Pro Bowls and […]

Trent Williams Trade Not Close

Over a week has passed since the Washington Redskins gave left tackle Trent Williams permission to seek a trade, and there is no sense that anything is close. According to sources, the Redskins are seeking a second-round pick for Williams in a trade, but at that asking price nothing is expected to get done. On […]

Way-Too-Early 2020 Mock Draft Reaction

Mock Draft SZN is here! Oh, wait...no, it's actually far too early for anyone to be doing mock drafts. Except us, the RotoBallers, because we couldn't wait to do a mock draft and I'm here to talk about the results. Below, you'll find my commentary on this totally accurate 2020 mock draft before the NFL Draft […]

Trent Williams Seeking $20 Million Per Season

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is seeking a contract extension that will pay him $20 million per season, according to ESPN.com's John Keim. It's a really high asking price since he'll turn 32 this summer and didn't play at all in 2019, but some teams might be willing to trade for him if they […]

Cardinals, Texans Showing Interest In Trent Williams

The Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans have expressed interest in trading for Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams. The seven-time Pro Bowler has been granted permission to seek a trade from the Redskins after sitting out all of the 2019 season. If he's traded, Williams wants a new long-term deal from his new team, so […]

Trent Williams Has Permission To Seek A Trade

The Washington Redskins gave left tackle Trent Williams permission to seek a trade on Thursday, and teams have already started calling. The Redskins may not be interested in giving Williams the long-term deal that he wants, but they won't just give him away in a trade. And if Williams is dealt to a new team, […]

Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson, Bryce Love Will Have Roles

Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson and Bryce Love, who was injured all of last year, are all expected to have roles in what is expected to be a running-back-by-committee approach to begin the season. Head coach Ron Rivera has always been the kind of coach to use multiple running backs, and he […]

Redskins Unlikely To Trade Out Of No. 2 Pick

The Washington Redskins are unlikely to trade out of the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft. ESPN's Todd McShay gave it a 10-15 percent chance that the Redskins trade back in the draft. Washington is widely expected to stay put at No. 2 and select Ohio State defensive end Chase Young with that […]

Redskins Believe In Dwayne Haskins

The Washington Redskins believe quarterback Dwayne Haskins needs to work on getting the ball out quicker, but that he can make all the necessary throws. They like his pocket presence and have expressed a lot of confidence in his potential. Haskins has been working hard in the offseason and taking it very seriously. ESPN.com's Matthew […]

Brandon Scherff Expected To Receive Franchise Tag

The Washington Redskins are expected to place the franchise tag on offensive guard Brandon Scherff, according to league sources. The Redskins were planning to have Scherff around in 2020 no matter what, but he's unlikely to receive a long-term extension right now. Scherff was one of the most consistent and productive offensive guards in the […]

Rams Speak With Jordan Reed

The Los Angeles Rams have spoken with free-agent tight end Jordan Reed, according to a source. Reed is training in Miami and wants to continue playing despite missing all of the 2019 season with a concussion he suffered in the preseason. The former third-round pick in 2013 just recently was cleared from the concussion protocol […]

Trent Williams Wants New Contract Or Trade

The Washington Redskins have had good conversations with left tackle Trent Williams, but the team's attempt to bring him back in 2020 is an ongoing process, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Williams is heading into the last year of his contract and has told the team that he either wants his contract redone or […]

Ryan Kerrigan, Brandon Scherff In The Team's Plans

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera said that linebacker Ryan Kerrigan and offensive guard Brandon Scherff are both in the team's plans for 2020. The Redskins have also started contract talks with Scherff and his representation. If a deal isn't struck with Scherff, the franchise tag is a possibility. Kerrigan wasn't able to play in […]

Case Keenum On Browns Radar

Washington Redskins impending free-agent quarterback Case Keenum is on the Cleveland Browns' radar, according to a league source. Cleveland is looking to bring in a veteran backup to Baker Mayfield that can help him grow and develop after a disappointing 2019 campaign. Drew Stanton missed all of last season with a knee injury and will […]

Chances Improving That Trent Williams Stays With Redskins

The Washington Redskins are growing increasingly hopeful that left tackle Trent Williams will return to the team, as head coach Ron Rivera has made him one of his offseason priorities in trying to get him to return. Williams held out last season because of beef with the team's previous front-office regime and training staff, but […]

D.J. Chark - Dynasty Price Check

Are you ready for some football? If you are in a dynasty fantasy football league, you most certainly are! The time between the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft is a prime opportunity for hardcore owners to evaluate their current team and prepare for their upcoming rookie drafts. We've already looked at young players like Courtland […]

Redskins Officially Release Jordan Reed

The Washington Redskins released tight end Jordan Reed on Thursday. The move was expected and will save the team $8.5 million in salary cap space. Reed missed all of the 2019 season with a concussion, his seventh documented one in his seven seasons. He was just cleared from the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday and […]

Quinton Dunbar Wants Restructured Contract

Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar said that he reached out to the team to discuss a reasonable contract restructure, but the team declined to have conversations, according to sources close to Dunbar. Despite denying that he requested a trade, Dunbar remains adamant in his desire to be traded or released. The 27-year-old was one of […]

Jordan Reed Cleared From Concussion Protocol

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and intends to continue his playing career in 2020, according to sources. Reed suffered a reported seventh concussion of his career in the preseason and didn't play at all in 2019. He expects to be released by the Redskins in the coming […]

Redskins Pick Up Adrian Peterson's Option

The Washington Redskins exercised the 2020 team option on running back Adrian Peterson on Wednesday. Peterson led the team in attempts (211), rushing yards (898) and rushing touchdowns (five) in 2019 and will enter the 2020 season having started in 154 of the 164 games he's appeared in. The veteran is ranked eighth in NFL […]

Jordan Reed Still Experiencing Concussion Symptoms

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol six months after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in the preseason. It was the seventh documented concussion of his career, and it caused him to miss all of the 2019 season. His future in the league and with Washington is up in the air. […]

Redskins Release Paul Richardson, Josh Norman

The Washington Redskins released wide receiver Paul Richardson and cornerback Josh Norman on Friday. Richardson, 27, was due to make $6.5 million this year, but he caught just 48 passes in 17 games in his two seasons and made almost $17 million in that span. Norman, 32, played just 53 percent of the defensive snaps […]

Quinton Dunbar Not Requesting A Trade

Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar is looking for more long-term security from the team, but he denied requesting a trade earlier this week. Dunbar simply wants to know where he stands with the new coaching staff and wants to know if he is "one of the key guys" under new head coach Ron Rivera. Dunbar […]

Redskins In Process Of Mending Trent Williams Relationship

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams had a very positive phone conversation with new head coach Ron Rivera, and the next step will be for the two to meet in person as the team tries to mend their relationship with him. The previous regime under general manager Bruce Allen just wanted to trade Williams when […]

RB Opportunity Share and Impact (NFC East & North)

With the season over and real-life free agency and April's NFL draft ahead of us, it's time to look at how each team split their targets and carries (both of them combined in what is called opportunities; sometimes it's receptions instead of targets, but I wanted to look at the overall volume and total chances instead) […]

Jordan Reed Unlikely To Return To Redskins

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (concussion), who missed all of last season with his seventh documented concussion, is unlikely to return to the team in 2020. Reed hasn't played more than 13 games in a season since 2015, and he is an obvious cut candidate with a salary cap hit of $10.3 million in […]

Paul Richardson A Candidate For Release

If Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson is on the roster on the fifth day of the new league year, then $2 million of his $6 million 2020 base salary becomes guaranteed. Richardson would count $8 million against the salary cap instead of $6 million if he's cut after that date. One source familiar with […]

Trent Williams In Redskins Plans

The Washington Redskins under new head coach Ron Rivera firmly have left tackle Trent Williams in their plans for the 2020 season. They are not intent on trading him like the previous regime was. But it's unclear what Williams' intentions are after he held out in 2019 and didn't get paid. One thing to note […]

WR Target Share and Impact (NFC East & North): 2019 Review

We continue this series in which I will be covering each of the eight NFL divisions, two at a time, presenting the teams and how they used their wide receivers in 2019. In order to accomplish this, I use a set of easy-to-read charts: treemaps. The graphics will hold all of the players of each […]