There is over a month until free agency officially begins in the NFL, but the Washington Redskin seemingly got the ball rolling last week by clearing up some cap space and getting ready to go shopping on the open market.
But who are they looking at, and what position do they plan to spend some money on? We’ve gone over the needs before, and a number of players that would fit those needs. However, that just tells you what’s on the wish list. Now we need to put them all in order. Here’s our definitive ranking of free agents that the Redskins should look to snag this offseason.
No. 10 — FS Tre Boston
The free safety position isn’t a major area of need for the Redskins, but depending on what they decide to do with Montae Nicholson, who has been decently productive, but has struggled with some off-the-field stuff in the past, it could become one of their biggest priorities. It wouldn’t come as a total shock to see Ron Rivera and the new coaching staff decide to start fresh at the position and look to sign a top-end safety.
Sticking with a trend that has been realized in Washington as of late, it makes a lot of sense to continue the string of Carolina Panthers that have flocked to the Redskins. With Ron Rivera at the helm and a bunch of his former assistant coaches underfoot, plus the potential additions of CB James Bradberry and TE Greg Olsen, a trip to Washington might sound appealing for Tre Boston.
With 14 interceptions in his career, Boston would bring a great ball-hawking presence to the Redskins secondary, and his brief stint as a strong safety in Arizona with the Cardinals points to his ability to be a run-stopper as well — he has averaged 75 tackles per game over his last three seasons. Boston made just over $2.5 million in 2019, but he could stand to receive a solid payday once free agency rolls around if he were to sign in Washington.