Washington Redskins 2018 season wide receiver grades
By Ian Cummings
Michael Floyd
Drops in key moments defined Michael Floyd in 2018. You never want drops in key moments to define you.
There was subtle, albeit limited hope that the Redskins would be able to get something out of Floyd, a former first-round pick, when he was signed to the team early in the season to account for injuries at wide receiver. Floyd was walking into a job that would give him opportunities, and he’d flashed at previous destinations throughout his pro career.
Flashes, however, were in too short of supply here.
Floyd appeared in thirteen games for the Redskins, starting in Week 5, Week 16, and Week 17. His lone touchdown came in Week 16, against the Titans. His cumulative stats are nothing extraordinary: Ten receptions for 100 yards and a lone score.
One key stat stands out when judging Floyd’s 2018 season. He caught ten passes, but was targeted 24 times over the course of the season. That’s good for a measly 41.7 catch percentage. Floyd was never expected to be a game changer, but he couldn’t even be a reliable target consistently, when given the opportunity. Washington will look to add more talent at wide receiver this offseason. The writing on the wall says they’ll let Floyd’s contract expire without protest in March.