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Redskins: Top three positions of need remaining after first day of legal tampering

By Charles Garner

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 10: Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 10: Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Tight End

Tight end is by far the biggest need when looking at needs that Washington must address before heading to the draft in April. The Redskins have four tight ends on the roster, all of whom have not shown the ability to be No. 1 tight ends in this league.

The player that looks best of the group is Jeremy Sprinkle. He posted 241 yards and a touchdown last season. Those numbers are produced by most backup tight ends around the league. If the Redskins can find a playmaking tight end to pair with a rookie draft pick, Sprinkle and Hale Hentges would be good supplemental pieces going forward.

The Redskins had been linked to free-agent tight end Austin Hooper before the legal tampering period started, but Hooper signed with the Cleveland Browns on a hefty contract the Redskins just were not going to give him. Hooper was by far the most talented option available in free agency this year, but there are still plenty of options out there for the Redskins to pursue.

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1. Eric Ebron

While Ebron will be one of the higher paid tight ends this offseason, he shouldn’t command anything close to the $11 million a year contract that Hopper pocketed from the Browns. Ebron is a solid tight end who has had four seasons over 500 yards. This would be an instant upgrade to the Redskins tight end group heading into next season and would give Dwayne Haskins another weapon to utilize in the passing attack.

2. Charles Clay

While his play the last two seasons has diminished, Clay is still a good tight end who would provide an upgrade in Washington. Clay is an all-around tight end who can catch and block which would be a huge benefit for Dwayne Haskins if the Redskins can’t figure out the left tackle position. Clay is a player I could see the Redskins bringing in on a one-year, prove-it deal, like the Cardinals did last season.

3. Tyler Eifert

Eifert is another player who could be brought in on a one-year, prove-it deal with the team. Injuries have been a big concern for Eifert, which is the exact reason the Redskins released Jordan Reed. But Eifert bounced back last season, playing in 15 games and accumulating almost 500 yards receiving. Eifert could be a cheap option if the Redskins are looking to spend money elsewhere.

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