Washington Football Team Free Agency Evaluation: Tight Ends

Lower Tier

Dan Arnold, Cardinals

Who?  Before last season, that would’ve been a legitimate question.  Dan Arnold’s first two years in the league were forgettable, but he came out of nowhere last season and put up some respectable numbers.

Arnold is 6-6, 220 and while that is quite slender, he was used primarily as a receiving tight end.  The Washington Football Team could sign him for one year at a very reasonable cost.

Washington Commanders

Jeremy Sprinkle, Washington

After producing a fairly good 2019, Jeremy Sprinkle regressed once again and 2020 was nothing short of a complete failure.  To his credit, Sprinkle is still an excellent blocker, but offers very little to the passing offense.

Sprinkle could return on a one-year, veteran’s minimum “prove it” contract.  The team probably moves on, but they have yet to formally cut ties with the former Razorback.

Jacob Hollister, Seahawks

Jacob Hollister was a hot commodity at this time last year, but Seattle decided to bring him back for at least one more season.  His overall production dropped somewhat in 2020, but he still put forth a decent season.

Hollister is a good blocker and can snag 25 or 30 catches a season as a depth option.  He could re-capture some of the magic that was 2019, but it is not a guarantee.

Prediction:  Jacob Hollister is signed to a two-year, $4 million contract with $100K guarantee and a signing bonus of $100K.  Jeremy Sprinkle is signed to a one-year veteran minimum contract with no signing bonus.  If he continues to show little to no progress, he could be released later this summer with zero impact on the salary cap.