3 players the Redskins should sign after the apparent demise of the AAF
Remember him? Rashad Ross spent a few years with the Redskins as a depth receiver. He carved out a small role for himself and showed some upside early in his career.
Ross’ best season in Washington came in 2015. He served as the team’s primary kick returner, averaging 24.4 yards per return and logging a 101-yard touchdown. He used his speed and elusiveness to find success in that role and also found some success as a receiver, catching eight passes for 184 yards and a touchdown.
There was some hope that Ross could turn into a quality burner as a result of his success. That never panned out. He was waived in the early stages of the 2016 season and after bouncing around four practice squads, he landed in the AAF.
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With the Arizona Hotshots, Ross found success and was arguably the league’s best receiver. He totaled 36 catches for 583 yards and a league-leading seven touchdowns. He showed great separation skills and speed, and that’s part of what led him to average 16.2 yards per catch.
Ross showed enough in the AAF to warrant a return to the NFL. And going back to Washington could make sense. The team is very weak at receiver and could use some depth that knows the system. Ross would qualify. And considering that the team brought back Brian Quick after cutting him midway through last season, it’s reasonable to think that they could consider Ross as an option.
Also, Ross would immediately give the team depth in the return game, something that they are lacking in the wake of Jamison Crowder‘s departure. For that reason, Ross would make even more sense for the ‘Skins.