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Three available free agents that the Redskins should consider signing

By Jacob Camenker

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 29: Ricky Seals-Jones #83 of the Cleveland Browns scores a touchdown during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 29: Ricky Seals-Jones #83 of the Cleveland Browns scores a touchdown during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 29: Ricky Seals-Jones #83 of the Cleveland Browns scores a touchdown during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 29: Ricky Seals-Jones #83 of the Cleveland Browns scores a touchdown during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

53. . Tight End. Cleveland Browns. Ricky Seals-Jones. 3. player

I don’t think that many are optimistic about the Redskins tight end position right now. Sure, they added two players in free agency, Logan Thomas and Richard Rodgers. Perhaps one of them will be able to break out.

But both have mostly been backups during their respective careers. And Rodgers could never stay healthy while with the Philadelphia Eagles, so it’s tough to trust him in that role. Jeremy Sprinkle and Hale Hentges could compete for time at the position, but the Redskins really should look to add more talent at the position.

Conventional wisdom would say to target a tight end early in the 2020 NFL Draft. The only problem with that is that the tight end class is historically weak. So, the Redskins may be better served to target the depth at offensive tackle and receiver with their mid-round picks and adding another veteran tight end to compete for a spot on the roster. Because in all likelihood, the tight end position isn’t getting fixed in 2020 even if they do invest a mid-round pick in a potential-based prospect.

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That said, Ricky Seals-Jones could be a sensible addition for the Redskins. Seals-Jones has been in the league for three seasons since going undrafted back in 2017. He converted to the tight end position and looked great there at the end of his first season with the Arizona Cardinals.

However, he couldn’t hold onto the starting job in his second season and ultimately landed with the Cleveland Browns for one season. The Browns elected not to tender the restricted free agent and now, he’s available as an unrestricted option.

Seals-Jones is only 25 and is still learning the tight end position. He is 6-foot-5, 243 pounds and has caught eight touchdowns on 80 career receptions with an average of 12.9 yards per catch. He’s a great receiver, but he could stand to improve as a blocker moving forward.

If the ‘Skins are willing to give him a chance to compete with the other options on the roster, perhaps Seals-Jones could surprise. After all, he averaged 16.4 yards per catch last season and could be a good red-zone target for Dwayne Haskins. At the right price, he would make ideal competition for Thomas, Rodgers, Sprinkle, and Hentges.

Washington could also go the stopgap route and target a guy like Delanie Walker. But at this point, it would make sense for them to go with a younger option with upside. That’s why Seals-Jones qualifies as one of the more intriguing players remaining that could fill a need for the team.

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