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Wide receivers Washington Football Team could target before NFL trade deadline

By Jacob Camenker

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs drills during warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.Cincinnati Bengals At Seattle Seahawks
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs drills during warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.Cincinnati Bengals At Seattle Seahawks /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 18: Will Fuller #15 of the Houston Texans plays against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 18: Will Fuller #15 of the Houston Texans plays against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

2. Will Fuller, Texans

This would be a dream for Washington. Adding Will Fuller to the fold to go with McLaurin would give the team a top-two receiving duo that could potentially be one of the best in the league.

Fuller has been a top-notch speed receiver for the Texans since being a first-round pick by the Texans (Washington fans will remember he was drafted one pick ahead of Josh Doctson). Over the course of his career, Fuller has averaged 61 catches, 888 yards, and seven TDs per 16 games.

Of course, problem is that Fuller has rarely been healthy. He has missed at least two games in each of his previous four seasons but has stayed healthy in 2020. And if that trend continues, Fuller would be a nice fit for Washington as detailed by our own Damien Bartonek in a recent piece.

"For more speed, look no further than “Flash” Fuller from the Houston Texans. The five-year wideout has turned into one of the best deep threats in the NFL. An absolute mismatch in the open field, Fuller can beat man coverage with ease and make opposing defenses pay with six points to show for it. For an offense that’s desperate for big-play ability, with skill position players that struggle against man to man coverage, Will Fuller is the perfect dose of medicine for this fix."

That about sums up what Fuller would do. He’s productive. He’s fast. He fits well with what Washington needs. The only concern is that he’s a free agent after the season and at the price that Houston will want for Fuller, it may be cost-prohibitive for Washington if they can’t agree on an extension with him.

Fuller will likely cost a Day 2 pick at a minimum since he could net a third-round compensatory pick if he leaves in free agency (he would be one of the best receivers on the market if he stays healthy all year). Fuller may be worth that price, but given his injury history, pending free agency, and the Texans’ uncertain future with an interim coaching staff and front office, it may be hard to get him.

If Fuller ends up being unattainable, Washington could try to get another one of the Houston receivers. Kenny Stills would be a nice stopgap veteran No. 2 receiving option while Keke Coutee could add some nice depth in the slot. The Texans will be a team to watch at the deadline regardless of whether or not Washington makes a move.

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