The Washington Redskins sent veteran wideout Paul Richardson to injured reserve recently, ending a disappointing season.
There wasn’t much to think about from an outsider’s standpoint — Year 2 for Richardson in Washington felt much like the first and this was a typical move to help add depth at a position.
But there’s more to the story, as Redskins interim coach Bill Callahan revealed recently.
Les Carpenter of the Washington Post summed it up: “Callahan said the Colts wanted to poach Timon Parris from the practice squad which led to the Redskins placing Paul Richardson on IR. He said the Redskins believe in Parris’s potential and did not want to lose him.”
It’s a bit of a stunning admission from the Redskins, who tossed Timon Parris onto the 53 in order to prevent a team like the Colts from poaching him.
Parris, a 2018 rookie, had big upside from a small school (Stony Brook), so it’s clear the Redskins like what they’ve seen so far and will do what it takes to make sure they see the returns on his development.
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