Redskins: 4 free agents that the team should continue to pursue

The free agent wide receiver market this year has a bunch of fine No. 2 and No. 3 guys. But few have the potential to be a No. 1 guy. That is going to cause the value of Tyrell Williams to go up.

Williams was a speed threat and burner for the Chargers. He showed a lot during his time with the team, and put up some great numbers, including a 1,000-yard season in 2016 and a career average of 16.3 yards per catch. That may convince a team that he could be a worthwhile No. 1 receiver.

Our own Ian Cummings identified Williams as one of the top players to watch on Day 2 of the tampering period, saying the following of him as a player.

Washington Commanders

"Williams, standing at 6-foot-4, 205, would bring the Redskins an enticing combination of speed and size, but at a price. He hit the 1,000-yard mark back in 2016, and teams know that if he’s in the right situation, he can do it again. In a deep, but top-light free agent wide receiver class, Williams naturally rises to the top with his unique skill set, and the Redskins, ever needy for a dynamic offensive talent, could find themselves allured to Williams, no matter how pricey he might become after a bidding war."

The latter part is why the Redskins seem likely to avoid Williams despite the intrigue. He simply may cost too much if teams get into a bidding war for his services. Still, the team may keep a close eye on him just in case his price drops, as he could help out their offense and give them a big-bodied speed threat, something that they lack.

Regardless, the interest in Williams is merely a note. They may have exploratory talks and could pursue him, but of the players on this list, he is the least likely to sign, as his contract price could be inflated. The others would qualify as bargains.