Redskins working out Breshad Perriman on Monday afternoon

The Washington Redskins are potentially looking to add depth at receiver. On Monday, they are reportedly working out Breshad Perriman.

The Redskins have had trouble at the receiver position to start the 2018 season. After losing a couple of rookies to season-ending ankle injuries in Week 1, the team’s depth was a bit compromised. Bringing back Brian Quick has helped, but the team has still been without Maurice Harris as he deals with a concussion. And even worse, Alex Smith has had trouble getting the ball to his outside playmakers.

It’s also worth noting that Jehu Chesson, the Redskins sixth receiver, had a play on Sunday where he should have come back to the ball to make a catch. Instead, he let it float to him and as a result, his route was undercut and the ball was nearly picked. Because of all these factors, the Redskins may find themselves looking for some extra receiving depth.

While many fans will be clamoring for either Dez Bryant or Josh Gordon, the Redskins are bringing in a different man for a workout. That would be former first-round pick Breshad Perriman, as confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Twitter.

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While Perriman’s draft status may indicate that he has some upside, he’s not a great option for any team that brings him in.

Throughout his NFL career, Perriman has had issues with drops and consistency. He has excellent deep speed, and that’s part of why he was a first rounder, but in 2017, he only caught 10 passes for 77 yards. And his 28.6 percent catch rate in that season was woeful as well. That led the receiver-starved Ravens to part with him, as he was unable to win a role in that receiving corps because of his issues.

Still, Perriman has some upside and as the sixth receiver on the Redskins, he could fit in. He would be a deep threat to back up Paul Richardson, but most game days, Perriman would probably be inactive. Adding him would be a low-risk, high-reward move, but the chances of him busting are far better than him panning out.

If the team really wants to find an upgrade at receiver, they’ll get involved in the Gordon sweepstakes, provided that the price isn’t too high. Still, they may be best served rolling with what they have for now, even though it hasn’t been that impressive.

Bringing in Perriman for a workout is by no means a bad move. But expecting him to play a role on this team may be a mistake. For that reason, the team is probably best served not to sign him, but we’ll see what they decide to do after his workout.