Free agent power rankings 3.0: Legal-tampering chaos edition

The NFL landscape is changing in a hurry as teams work to get deals done with players before free agency actually begins on Wednesday.

No. 1 — WR Emmanuel Sanders

October 27, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Washington wants a playmaking receiver and needs a veteran voice in the locker room. Emmanuel Sanders offers both of those things.

While he may not have the upside that players like Amari Cooper or Stefon Diggs do, Sanders is a proven winner and he helped spur the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl last season. His quick feet and deadly burst make him a tough one-on-one cover, and his surefire hands remind you of someone else on the Washington depth chart — Terry McLaurin. The two actually have a lot of similarities in their games and make-ups, and McLaurin could learn a ton from the veteran WR.

He won’t be the cheapest option, but the Redskins have shown that they are willing to spend big money on a playmaker that can help them win now.

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