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Receivers that Washington should consider signing after the Kelvin Harmon injury

By Jacob Camenker

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 22: Wide receiver Malik Turner #17 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball against the defense of the Arizona Cardinals during the game at CenturyLink Field on December 22, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 22: Wide receiver Malik Turner #17 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball against the defense of the Arizona Cardinals during the game at CenturyLink Field on December 22, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 22: Chris Hogan #15 of the Carolina Panthers in action in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 22: Chris Hogan #15 of the Carolina Panthers in action in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

3. Chris Hogan

Chris Hogan is an intriguing option because he has experience playing both outside and in the slot and could function as a deep threat. So, he could be a versatile backup if given a chance to join Washington’s receiving corps.

I mentioned Hogan as the top potential target for Washington if they parted with Cody Latimer after his arrest. Here’s what I said about Hogan’s fit with the team at that time.

"It’s worth noting that Hogan was signed by Rivera’s Panthers last year. So, Rivera must’ve liked something enough about Hogan to bring him aboard. Perhaps it was that he was a part of a New England Patriots team that had gone to three straight Super Bowls. Or maybe it was that Hogan had led the league in yards per catch in 2017 and had averaged 15.4 yards per catch during his time with the Patriots. Or maybe it was that Hogan had averaged 36 catches for 550 yards and four touchdowns per season with the Patriots. He was also versatile and split time in the slot and outside depending on what the Patriots needed in a given matchup. The list goes on. Either way, Rivera saw some merit in Hogan last offseason. He didn’t produce much in Carolina before getting injured, but perhaps he’s the type of locker room guy that the Redskins young receivers could use. And he’s not far removed from being a productive receiver. He could be worth a shot as a backup on a deal for close to the veteran minimum."

Hogan (6-1, 210 pounds) may not fit the long-term timeline for Washington. But if they want a cheap veteran to help provide depth during the 2020 campaign, Hogan could make sense. He should presumably know Scott Turner’s playbook and has a winning pedigree from his time with the Patriots. Perhaps his experience could help to develop some of the younger receivers on the roster.

That said, Hogan finds himself lower here because of his injury history. He has missed 16 games in the past three seasons so relying on him to stay healthy isn’t a guarantee. And with a thin receiver room, that certainly makes him less appealing to Washington.

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