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Redskins: Five 2021 free agents to keep an eye on

By Ian Cummings

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Cornerback Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Los Angeles Rams runs onto the field for the game against the Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Cornerback Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Los Angeles Rams runs onto the field for the game against the Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 08: Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers scores a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field on December 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 08: Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers scores a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field on December 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

No. 5 – Los Angeles Chargers TE Hunter Henry

Tight end might be the Redskins’ most talent-devoid position at the moment, and even if one of the team’s options breaks out as a semi-reliable threat in 2020, they’ll still need to add to the group in the 2021 offseason.

Hunter Henry is bound to be one of the top options on the open market in 2021, assuming that he and the Chargers don’t agree to a long-term deal. Henry will play the 2020 season on the franchise tag, which will award him around $10.6 million for the year. That’s the baseline the Redskins should use in any negotiations.

At this time a year ago, Henry wouldn’t be in this kind of discussion, as injuries ravaged his early career and eroded at his reliability. But Henry managed to put together a solid 2019 campaign, amassing 55 receptions, 652 yards, and five touchdowns in 12 games played. With his size, athleticism, and play strength, Henry reaffirmed his status as a legitimate No. 1 tight end option.

With their excess of cap space in 2021, the Redskins might end up having an opportunity to sign Henry to a deal. They should at least keep an eye on him, and see if he builds on his 2019 season, or if injuries return to stymy his growth once again.

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