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NBC Sports Washington is taking a long look at potential free agents that could help the Redskins in 2020.Cincinnati Bengals CB Darqueze Dennard2014 first-round pick by CincinnatiUnrestricted free agent5-foot-11 200 lbs. 28 years oldCornerback is a significant need for the Washington Redskins and one they were likely expected to address in free agency. With the last Friday, upgrading the position now becomes a necessity.One cornerback the Burgundy and Gold should target in free agency is a name many Redskins fans are not familiar with: Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darqueze Dennard.The 28-year-old was drafted in 2014 and has spent all six of his NFL seasons with the Bengals. During his time in Cinci, he played the majority of his snaps from the slot but proved he has the ability to play on the outside as well. The 5-foot-11 cornerback has a strong frame and is one of the best at his position defending the run.Injuries have hampered Dennard throughout his career, but he's been productive when on the field.Last season, although he played in just nine games, Dennard posted the The 28-year-old excelled in coverage downfield, allowing just four catches of 10 or more yards all season.
Darqueze Dennard. School: Michigan State. Position: DB/CB. 5-11, 197lb (180cm, 89kg). Draft: 1st round, 24th overall of the 2014 NFL draft by the Cincinnati.
In contrast, Redskins' cornerbacks posted the fourth-worst grade by PFF in such situations.Dennard was a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, but never blossomed to the shutdown cornerback the Bengals hoped they drafted. Nonetheless, he's a very viable starter and one that could greatly benefit a Washington secondary that struggled mightily a season ago.As it stands now, the Redskins starters at cornerback are Quinton Dunbar and Fabian Moreau starting on the outside with Jimmy Moreland in the slot.Dunbar, who had a career-best season a year ago, was from the Redskins a couple of weeks ago. On his statement, saying the situation had been blown out of proportion.Regardless, Dunbar enters his final season under contract with Washington and has zero guarantees remaining in his contract; there's no assurance he's back with Washington in 2021 and beyond. Moreau also enters the final season of his rookie year as well.So, the Redskins likely need to sign at least one, if not two, cornerbacks in free agency. Dennard could be an ideal fit and a cheaper option than other cornerbacks on the market.Head coach Ron Rivera said that part of the reason he released Norman was so the at the position, and at 28, Dennard still has plenty of football ahead of him.to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports. Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream Capitals and Wizards games easily from your device.MORE REDSKINS NEWS. Still in Protocol:. Collins and Del Rio:.
Cap space. During a conference call with 13 professional sports commissioners Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he believes the 2020 NFL season should start as scheduled in September despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, according to a by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Adrian Wojnarowski.Trump also reportedly remarked that he would like to allow fans back into stadiums and arenas by August or September.The president used the call as for their response to the pandemic. On March 11, the NBA became the first American professional sports league to suspend play in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. The NHL, which was less than a month out from the start of the playoffs, followed suit—as eventually did the MLS, ATP, WTA, PGA Tour, NASCAR and MLB spring training.With the NFL still in the midst of its offseason, there remains hope that the 2020 season will begin on time.
So far, the league has canceled its annual league meaning and delayed OTAs. The draft will be held as expected while teams make their selections remotely rather than in Las Vegas as originally planned. While many free-agent deals have yet to be finalized due to the inability for teams to conduct physicals, the NFL has yet to be affected as much as other major sports.The season is set to begin Thursday, Sept. 10 with opening Sunday coming Sept.
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2020 Draft:. Darby's mindset. The White House says President Donald Trump spoke with commissioners of the country's sports leagues on Saturday and told them he recognizes 'the good work being done by many teams and players' to care for their communities and fans dealing with the new coronavirus.After the conference call that included the president, two of his advisers and 13 sports commissioners ended, ESPN that Trump 'believes the NFL season should start on time in September.' The virus has decimated the sports world with the NBA and NHL suspending their seasons indefinitely and MLB postponing the start of its season.The NCAA basketball tournament was also canceled, as were college spring sports such as baseball and softball, lacrosse and track and field.
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No representatives of the NCAA were reported to be in the call.The White House says the commissioners thanked Trump for his 'national leadership and for his interest in the sports industry.' He called on them to continue efforts to support their fellow Americans during the current challenge.A wide range of sports league officials participated in the call, including NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NBA commissioner Adam Silver.NBC Sports Washington's Matt Weyrich contributed to this report.Stay connected to the Capitals and Wizards with the MyTeams app. To download for comprehensive coverage of your teams.MORE REDSKINS NEWS:.
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