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Redskins: Top players the team could target on the post-cut waiver wire

By Jacob Camenker

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Keith Tandy #37 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers react after dropping a potential interception during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Keith Tandy #37 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers react after dropping a potential interception during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Offensive linemen Dan Skipper of Arkansas and Nico Siragusa of San Diego State compete in a blocking drill during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Offensive linemen Dan Skipper of Arkansas and Nico Siragusa of San Diego State compete in a blocking drill during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Interior Offensive Line

The Redskins offensive line might be the weakest part of the team. Well, the depth at the least. So, they will be searching for some help on the waiver wire and these might be the best names to watch.

G Nico Siragusa, Ravens: Siragusa was once a fourth-round pick by the Ravens, but he suffered a major injury that kept him out for his rookie season. Siragusa was never able to make a comeback, but he still has some upside.

The Redskins would have little to lose by bringing in Siragusa as a young, potential-packed player who could eventually start at left guard. Sure, the health concerns are worrying, but that’s a risk the team should be willing to take.

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G Jonathan Cooper, 49ers: Cooper was a bust as a first-round pick by the Cardinals, but he has carved out a role in the NFL as a quality backup. With the Redskins, Cooper would provide quality depth and would certainly take over as the top relief option on the interior offensive line.

G Xavier Su’a-Filo, Titans: Su’a-Filo hasn’t lived up to his second-round billing, but he is a capable player at guard. Adding him on the waiver wire would be a fine move as he would probably be an upgrade over Tony Bergstrom.

C Travis Swanson, Jets: Swanson lost the Jets backup center job to former Redskins center Spencer Long, but he has some upside. Swanson was a good starter for the Lions during his career, but he has struggled in recent seasons with concussions. Still, if he can stay healthy, he would be an upgrade.

Swanson would give the Redskins three backups who could handle the center spot along with Bergstrom and Casey Dunn. In a backup role, he would have a better chance to stay healthy, so he could be worth adding to patch a need that the team has.

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