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3 players the Redskins should sign after the apparent demise of the AAF

By Jacob Camenker

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 31: Jayrone Elliott #52 of the San Antonio Commanders deflects the pass attempt of John Wolford #7 of the Arizona Hotshots at Alamodome on March 31, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes//Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 31: Jayrone Elliott #52 of the San Antonio Commanders deflects the pass attempt of John Wolford #7 of the Arizona Hotshots at Alamodome on March 31, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes//Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 31: Head coach Rick Neuheisel of the Arizona Hotshots on the sidelines during an Alliance of American Football game against the San Antonio Commanders at the Alamodome on March 31, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Edward A. Ornelas/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 31: Head coach Rick Neuheisel of the Arizona Hotshots on the sidelines during an Alliance of American Football game against the San Antonio Commanders at the Alamodome on March 31, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Edward A. Ornelas/Getty Images) /

The Alliance of American Football has reportedly suspended operations. If true, the Washington Redskins should look into signing a few players to audition for NFL roles this offseason.

The Alliance of American Football suspended operations on April 2. The upstart spring league was thought to be doing fairly well, but as of Tuesday, they are reportedly ceasing operations.

At the moment, it’s unclear exactly what the reasoning behind the suspension of the AAF. But Tom Dundon, the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes who bought a controlling share of the league just about two months ago, has decided to cancel the rest of the season. And that spells the end of the upstart league.

Without the AAF, there are now hundreds more players available on the free agent market. These guys are likely back-end roster candidates, but some performed well enough in the AAF to get a chance in the NFL once again. Teams aren’t necessarily going to land a top-end contributor, but adding the players that shined in this new league would certainly be a sensible move for teams.

Here’s a look at some players the Redskins could have interest in adding to their roster now that the AAF is done.

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