Washington Redskins re-sign veteran wide receiver Brian Quick

For the Washington Redskins, Brian Quick provided depth on the receiving core in 2017. They valued that depth enough to bring him back in 2018.

The Washington Redskins signed Brian Quick last year with the expectation that he would be depth for Josh Doctson and Terrelle Pryor. But while the latter’s production diminished rapidly, Quick did not see an uptake in snaps.

Quick’s first season with the Washington Redskins was fairly uneventful. He made some nice plays, but he never was able to work into an increased role. He ended the season with only 76 yards on six receptions, with injuries hurting his consistency. Nevertheless, the Washington Redskins valued his presence as a veteran in the locker room, and now, he’ll be back for 2018.

The re-signing of Quick isn’t a splash move, but it serves a purpose. Quick is 29 years old, with plenty of experience in the NFL over the years. It’s hard to imagine him undergoing any further development as his career winds down, but at his worst, Quick is a player who provides the Washington Redskins with starting experience and reliability if the Washington Redskins have to turn to him in the wake of injuries.

The terms of the deal with Quick haven’t been disclosed yet, but it’s hard to imagine that the Redskins had to fork over substantial cash to sign him. Quick is an aging wide receiver who couldn’t emerge last year, even in the Washington Redskins’ depleted receiving core. That isn’t to say he’s not valuable. In the role he serves now, the Washington Redskins are lucky to have him. But he likely wasn’t garnering much interest on the open market.

Personally, I like this re-signing. A lot. Although his playing time was limited, Quick made some big plays for the Washington Redskins. One play that comes to mind is his clutch catch against Seattle. He ultimately received a concussion as well as the ball when the defender hammered him past the sideline, but Quick hung onto a crisp ball from Kirk Cousins, showing that he has what it takes to make an impact.

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Quick was on a minimum-salary deal last year, and that is likely the case again in 2018. With Paul Richardson, Josh Doctson, and Jamison Crowder filling in as the starters, Quick can give the Washington Redskins value in the wings, helping keep the starters fresh, as well as providing a starter’s tenure when called upon.