The Washington Redskins will enter a new era in 2020. Ron Rivera replaced Jay Gruden, owner Dan Snyder is reported to have taken a back seat when it comes to decision making and the Redskins may have fixed the quarterback situation. Rivera’s first order of business will be to guide his new team during the off-season. The Redskins have already released several veterans who have been with Washington for several years, but which new players will the Redskins target in free agency? Which players will they target during the NFL 2020 draft?
There are also problems to be cleaned up internally – from revisiting with an important player who held out all season long to the evaluation of free agents without restriction to sign again. There’s a lot of work to do every time a new coaching staff takes over from any NFL franchise, but getting it on the right foot is of utmost importance to Rivera and Co.
As we cross the off-season, this center will serve as a starting point for everything related to the Redskins. We will have all the important dates, free agency dashboards, content project, latest rumors and news about what’s going on in Washington.
Key dates to come
- March 10: Deadline for NFL teams to place the franchise or transition label on a player.
- March 16: The NFL legal forgery period begins. Free agency may not start for a few days, but it is a time when teams can contact and start contract negotiations with players.
- March 18: The new championship year officially begins at 4 p.m. AND. Free agent signatures in the NFL will be flagged before that, but they won’t become official until 4 p.m. AND March 18.
- March 29 to April 1: The annual NFL meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, takes place.
- Half April: The NFL will release the 2020 regular season schedule.
- April 23 to April 25: The NFL draft takes place in Las Vegas. Washington’s first selection in the first round is second.
- April 27: NFL teams may request permission to visit, try out or sign any player who has an XFL contract at the end of the XFL season.
- May 1 to May 4: Teams can organize their rookie mini-camp three days after the draft from Friday to Sunday or from Saturday to Monday.
Free agent dashboard
Restricted free agents:
BY Treyvon Hester
TE Jerome Cunningham
BY Caleb Brantley
QB Josh Woodrum (ERFA)
BY Myles Humphrey (ERFA)
Brantley is the restricted free agent to watch. He seemed to be making great strides as a reserve lineman before the 2019 season, but played in one game before a foot injury forced him to injure himself. Where exactly does he stand with the Redskins defense now with Rivera at the helm?
Restricted free agents must be submitted by Washington to be listed in 2020. The Redskins may assign a number of different offers to their restricted free agents (initial tender, second round tender , first round tender). , etc). Each offer is accompanied by a higher 2020 salary. These figures have not yet been determined by the NFL.
Unrestricted free agents:
OG Brandon Scherff
RB Chris Thompson
QB Case Keenum
OG Ereck Flowers
QB Colt McCoy
OT Donald Penn
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
C Tony Bergstrom
LB Jon Bostic
CB Aaron Colvin
FB Michael Burton
BY Nate Orchard
S Kenny Ladler
RB Wendell Smallwood
BY Chris Odom
There can be major changes that occur along the offensive line this offseason. While attacking striker Trent Williams is not listed as a free agent, he could as well be. The seven-time Pro Bowler held all last season because of the team management of a recent medical situation. In short, Williams had a rare type of cancer when the team doctors told him that growth on his head was not to be feared. Now that the medical staff have been replaced and Rivera is the new head coach, it looks like the scene is set for Williams’ return. He will, however, want a new contract, which means the Redskins may have to trade it. Check out the latest news below, as this is a topic we will be writing on the offseason. While Williams’ situation is on hold, Scherff’s future is also unknown. The Redskins would like to sign it for a long-term extension, but nothing has materialized at this point. It seems likely that it will be labeled duty-free. Flowers, another beginner offensive lineman, could also hit free will. Although he could still be considered a first round bust, he certainly played better on offense than in tackle. Rivera will have to decide if the Redskins want to continue the experiment. Keeping the attacking side of the ball, you have to wonder what the future of Thompson has in store for us. He was an excellent receiver outside the field when he was in good health, and Rivera could use it the same way he did with Christian McCaffrey in Carolina. Thompson, of course, is not the player McCaffrey is, but he is effective as a catcher.
Regarding the defensive side of the ball, Bostic will be an interesting name to follow. As he turns 29 this off season, linebacker proved to be a valuable addition to the Redskins in 2019. He recorded a career high of 105 combined tackles from linebacker and replaced Reuben Foster, who dropped out with an injury season ending the last season. Washington will also have to make some decisions around the corner. Josh Norman and Quinton Dunbar would have no future in the air, so the cornerback should be a position the Redskins will tackle during the off-season. Rodgers-Cromartie’s return from retirement was uneventful as he played in just two games before ending up on the injured reserve. He will be 34 this offseason, so Rivera will have to decide if he wants to keep the veteran fast. Besides, what will happen with Colvin? The Redskins recovered from his release by the Houston Texans last season, and he registered 10 combined tackles and a defensive assist in six games.
Unrestricted free agent signatures of other teams
To be determined
Free agent signatures for players cut by other teams
To be determined
Draft of 2020
- Tour 1: Washington
- Round 2: None
- Tour 3: Washington
- Round 4: Washington
- Round 5: Washington
- Round 6: None
- Tower 7: Washington, Denver
Washington traded its second-round pick in 2020 to go up last year and spot Montez Sweat in the first round. The team’s sixth round pick was processed commercially to land Keenum.
* The Redskins should also receive a fourth-round pick thanks to the compensatory formula, according to Over The Cap. It’s thanks to the loss of wide receiver Jamison Crowder in the last free agency free season
Rumors, reports and updates
Redskins set to franchise looming freelance brand Brandon Scherff, report says
Monday March 2: The former first-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft was one of the best offensive guards in the NFL when he was in good health, and should be paid as such in the near future. It remains to be determined, however, whether this comes in the form of a long-term extension or a franchise label. Monday, ESPN’s Jenna Laine announced that Ron Rivera and Co. should franchise the Scherff tag.
Learn more about the story of Jordan Dajani, here.
Trent Williams tells Redskins he wants a new contract or to swap, report says
Thursday February 27: New coach Ron Rivera hopes Trent Williams will stay with the Washington Redskins in 2020, and the team itself is seemingly more and more convinced that it will happen, but according to the NFL Network, there is still a lot of uncertainty about the future of the left tackler. Addressing Williams’ situation in the Scouting Combine on Thursday, NFL Network Mike Garafolo echoed Rivera’s comments earlier this week, noting that the coach had touched base with the seven-time Pro Bowler about ‘a possible return. But that doesn’t mean, as he explained, that Williams is completely sold in burgundy suits this season.
Learn more about the history of Cody Benjamin, here.
Ron Rivera Says Redskins Will Explore All Options With Choice # 2
Wednesday February 26: While many expect the Redskins to go in one direction at # 2, they are exploring all the possibilities that come with such a valuable draw location. When asked about the combine, head coach Ron Rivera clarified that the Redskins are not about to hand over their cards to a specific player.
“We are watching everything,” said Rivera at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine meeting in Indianapolis on Wednesday. “Everything is possible. Everything is an option. What we do, we will decide as a group and continue from there.”
Learn more about Jeff Kerr’s story, here.
Redskins will meet Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow before the 2020 NFL Draft: here’s what it means
Wednesday February 26: By bringing Tagovaiola and Burrow to meet Rivera and the team leaders, Washington does one of two things: 1.) genuinely assess their options and leave the door open to replace Haskins or 2.) prepare for a possible disengagement scenario. The franchise may be able to get a higher return if other teams believe they have a legitimate interest in adding a quarterback.
Learn more about Josh Edwards’ story, here.
Ron Rivera explains why he accepted the Redskins position, conveying the interest of the Cowboys, Giants and Browns
Monday February 24: With three consecutive seasons of defeat, an evolving roster, and an infamous owner, the Redskins’ head coaching position seemed like a gig that would scare anyone who truly wanted to be successful in their careers – but not Rivera. In a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune, Rivera confirmed and clarified that he could have waited for another opportunity to surface if he wanted to, but he chose the Redskins’ work for the challenge.
Learn more about the story of Jordan Dajani, here.
Redskins believe left tip player Trent Williams is likely to play for the team in 2020, report says
Friday February 21: Rivera said two weeks ago that he still hopes Williams has a future in Washington. Now, according to a report by The Washington Post The Carpenters and Mark Maske, we also know that the Redskins believe there is a “high chance” that Williams will play for the team in 2020.
To learn more about the story of Sean Wagner-McGough, here.
Redskins release former Pro Bowl player Jordan Reed, saving $ 8.5 million in 2020
Thursday February 20: Jordan Reed may be “100%” determined to play in 2020, but that won’t be the case with the Washington Redskins. The Redskins released the former Pro Bowl stretch about a month before the start of free agency, as announced via team Twitter, freeing up approximately $ 8.5 million of wage ceiling space for the off-season.
The Washington Post previously reported that Reed must be cut after clearing the concussion protocol, which he did not do for the entire 2019 season. Now the former third-round pick has become the last big one Redskin’s name to be eliminated by new coach Ron Rivera, who has already broken ties with wide receiver Paul Richardson and cornerback Josh Norman.
Learn more about the history of Cody Benjamin, here.
Redskins’ exercise club option on Adrian Peterson’s contract, giving him the opportunity to climb the all-time rush list
Wednesday February 19: Adrian Peterson will be back in the NFL for a 14th season. The Washington Redskins announced Wednesday that the team had opted for the club option on the Peterson contract, a base salary of $ 2.25 million in 2020 (by Over The Cap), guaranteeing the 34-year-old a a big boost at the 15,000-yard mark this season. .
Learn more about Jeff Kerr’s story, here.
NFL Insider Notes: Eight Steps to Fix Messy Redskins
Monday February 17: With the combination of scouting in a week, this franchise should collectively better understand who it really is at this transition and what it will take to get out of the two decades death spiral in which it was under Snyder. There is no quick fix and, in fact, an extra purge is really necessary to finally try to build a team that can compete. This group must arrive in Indianapolis with a convincing plan for which the parts are part of the future and which are not, starting with Williams.
To learn more about the story of Jason La Canfora, here.
Ron Rivera Explains The “Big Thing” Behind Redskins Releasing Former All-Pro Josh Norman
Sunday February 16: Ron Rivera, the new Redskins head coach, coached Norman Carolina at the height of their professional careers. In 2015, in their last season with the Panthers, Carolina placed 15-1 in the regular season en route to a Super Bowl 50 appearance. Norman won All-Pro honors this season, while that Rivera won his second coach of the year award in three years. On Saturday, Rivera explained the decision to release Norman, who only made eight starts in his last season with the Redskins.
Learn more about the story of Bryan DeArdo, here.
Redskins release Josh Norman before free agency, former Pro Bowl cornerback reacts
Friday February 14: There will be no reunion with his former head coach of the Carolina Panthers, as the Redskins officially released him on Friday. The decision to let the aging cornerback save the Redskins over $ 12.5 million toward their salary cap, and its lack of production justifies the move.
Learn more about the story of Patrik Walker, here.
Redskins release catcher Paul Richardson two years after massive five-year deal
Friday February 14: The 27-year-old coxswain was also hampered by injuries in 2019. He played in 10 games and caught 28 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns before ending up on the injured reserve again due to a persistent hamstring injury -jambiers. According to Garafolo, Richardson earned about $ 16.9 million in his two seasons in Washington and owed $ 6.5 million this year. Instead, it enters the free market.
Learn more about the story of Jordan Dajani, here.
Conflicting Reports Arise About Future of Redskins Quinton Dunbar Cornerback
Wednesday February 12th: The future of Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar is in the air. Earlier this week, NBC Sports Washington reported that Dunbar would not participate in the OTA to maintain his health. Later that day, John Keim of ESPN reported that the veteran cornerback had asked to be traded or released. Despite this information, the story that Dunbar was seeking to sever ties with the Redskins would have cooled over the week. Former Redskins and sports radio host Rick “Doc” Walker said on Wednesday that he had spoken with the cornerback and was not asking to be traded or released. Walker relayed the details of his phone call with Dunbar during “Doc and Galdi” on The Team 980, and said that Dunbar believed his comments on Monday were exaggerated.
Learn more about the story of Jordan Dajani, here.
Redskins make history by hiring Jennifer King as year-round training intern
Monday February 10: According to their official website, the Redskins hire Jennifer King as a year-round training intern. She will be the first female full-time assistant coach in the NFL.
Rivera and King had a preexisting relationship. Back in his time with the Carolina Panthers, Rivera had hired King as a wide receiver training intern for two summers according to ESPN. King worked one-on-one with recruits on playbook skills and individual skill development, as well as on efficiency analysis and drilling concepts. She has worked a lot with midfielder Christian McCaffrey.
Learn more about the story of Jordan Dajani, here.
Doug Williams Says New Coaching Staff “Knows” Dwayne Haskins Starting Team Quarterback
Sunday February 9: Doug Williams, the new senior vice president of player development for the Redskins, does not question the future of Haskins.
“The new staff know that Dwayne Haskins is the starting quarterback here,” said Williams, via John Keim of ESPN. “The only thing that can happen is that Dwayne gives it back to them. It’s up to him to learn the game book, wear out the coaches. He has to stay in the facility until he take him out of the building. …
“Dwayne has a long way to go. But like I told him, he was doing what we expected him to do. He was going up. Hopefully, the way he’s going now, he’s going to go up. All eyes go to be on him. ” At the same time, you have new coaching staff and they are not married to them. “
Learn more about Jeff Kerr’s story, here.
Dwayne Haskins “cool” with quarterfinal competition, understands he must be held accountable
Friday February 7: The Washington Redskins seem to have finally found a franchise quarterback for Dwayne Haskins, but new head coach Ron Rivera will make him work this offseason to win the starting role. During his introductory press conference, Rivera made it clear that he wanted to see Haskins become a leader on this team and continue to grow as a passer.
“It’s cool,” Haskins told reporters Friday at a Redskins community event, via NBC Sports Washington. “I’m just going to have to work hard and possibly take over. Do your best to be responsible for what you have to do and be ready to go.”
Learn more about the story of Jordan Dajani, here.
Terry McLaurin makes a bold prediction on Chase Young which involves the Bosa brothers
Thursday February 6: “I’ve seen them all,” said McLaurin, via the Redskins website. “In college, I felt Chase was the most productive of the three, and he may have a chance of being the best. That doesn’t take anything away from (Joey and Nick). It just tells you how much he can to be good . “
Learn more about Jeff Kerr’s story, here.
Derrius Guice wants to silence those who call it “sweet”, admits “it’s frustrating”
Wednesday February 5: Until he can show his ability to stay healthy, not only does he have something to prove to the team, but also to those he wants to silence – that is, those who describe it as “sweet”.
“When it comes to being constantly hurt – knowing how tough you are, but everyone looks at you like a sweet guy who can’t stay on the pitch, it’s going to frustrate you,” said Guice, before turn against those who have it attached with the label.
“You just have to realize where you are and understand where they are in a way,” he said. “It’s always the people behind you who speak the loudest. … I just have to keep going up and moving on.”
Learn more about the story of Patrik Walker, here.
Ron Rivera discusses the future of Trent Williams with Redskins: “He’s still our guy”
Tuesday February 4: Despite problems between Williams and the Redskins, Washington’s new head coach Ron Rivera plans to meet Williams, who is still a year on his contract, and is optimistic about keeping his tackle in town.
“How healthy is Trent? We are preparing, we will be following our process on (February 10). We will talk about it,” said Rivera, via NBC Sports. “We have to get Trent in.” We have to sit him down, see where he is. See how it is in health too. We haven’t really had the contact we need to know.
“But he’s still our guy. These are pieces of the puzzle that we have to put together.”
Learn more about the story of Bryan DeArdo, here.
Vernon Davis explains his retirement decision after a viral retirement sketch with Rob Gronkowski on Super Bowl Sunday
Sunday February 2: Before the Kansas City Chiefs’ 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the LIV Super Bowl, NFL veteran tight end Vernon Davis unannouncedly announced his retirement. On Fox’s pre-game show, Davis found a unique way to let NFL fans know that he planned to hang up on his cleats. He chose an interesting way to do it, as he made his announcement in a filmed sketch that featured former soldier Rob Gronkowski and linebacker James Harrison. While it almost looked like a joke, Confirmation from John Keim of ESPN that Davis was actually retiring.
Learn more about the story of Jordan Dajani, here.
Redskins’ Alex Smith says he’s “ lucky to be alive ” after leg injury that sidelined him throughout 2019
Saturday February 1: “I had a pretty serious infection … they had a lot of complications,” said Smith.
Smith then developed sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body fights infection. He told Jeremy Schaap that his memories during these stages of uncertainty were limited because he was under heavy sedation, but he remembers having made the decision to try to save his leg.
“The next thing I remember is waking up several weeks later to the decision to amputate or rescue a limb at that time.”
Learn more about the story of Jordan Dajani, here.
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder met with Maryland lawmakers to discuss allowing sports betting in the new stadium
Wednesday, 22nd of January: Maryland could see significant revenue from the legalization of sports betting, as other states have seen. According to the Associated Press, state analysts estimate that sports betting would bring in about $ 35 million a year in tax revenue.
With so many states already on the sports betting bandwagon, it seems Snyder wants to work with lawmakers to make sure Maryland is in on the action. If it is legalized in the near future, fans may be able to place bets on the new stadium if it is actually located in Maryland.
Learn more about Chris Bengel’s story, here.
Washington Redskins team needs draft picks and prospects
Tuesday, 21 of January: CBS NFL Draft writer Josh Edwards tried to identify what the Redskins should do during the 2020 NFL Draft. Check out his play, here.
Redskins reassigns Doug Williams to front office
Thursday January 9: A week after Ron Rivera’s team was hired as the new head coach, Washington has announced that the former Super Bowl winner and executive staff will return, albeit in a new role, reporting directly to from Rivera.
Originally hired in 2014 to assist staff, 64-year-old Williams spent three years in his original role before winning promotion to senior vice president of player personnel in 2017, essentially replacing the director dismissed general Scot McCloughan as the club’s first manager. -the voice of the desk next to Allen. Credited for the expansion of the Washington screening department, he also supervised talent assessment staff.
Learn more about the history of Cody Benjamin, here.
Ron Rivera will not commit to Dwayne Haskins as Redskins starter
Tuesday January 7: “He’s going to have to step up and become a leader,” said Ron Rivera, via John Keim of ESPN. “All the grown-ups have become leaders and they have become leaders, whether they are recruits or veterinarians aged 10 or 12.”
“We are going to have a set of interesting circumstances that we will go through through OTAs and in mini-camp then training camp. But one thing that I will do … once we feel comfortable is is to go ahead and make that decision so that we can go ahead and give these guys the opportunity to grow. “
Learn more about Jeff Kerr’s story, here.
Ron Rivera accepts five-year contract to become new Redskins head coach
Thursday January 2: “After several meetings with coach Rivera, it was clear he was the right person to bring winning football back to Washington DC,” Redskins owner Dan Snyder said in a statement. “He is widely respected in the league as a man of great integrity and has proven to be one of the best coaches in the country.”
Snyder seemed to be putting the press out there to make sure he landed Rivera before other jobs were available throughout the league. This five-year commitment seems to be a sign that he was really pushing to wrap up to get his best candidate.
To learn more about Tyler Sullivan’s story, here.
