Trade Ryan Kerrigan
Like the situation with Jordan Reed, this decision becomes a lot harder when you let emotions become involved. However, if you were to look strictly at the numbers, plus the fact that the Redskins will likely draft the best DE prospect to come out of college football in years, and the decision to trade away Kerrigan makes complete sense.
With Chase Young and Montez Sweat set to take over the edge-rushing duties in Washington, the team has less of a need for Kerrigan as he continues to age, and they could take the $11.7 million in cap space that would be saved and use it somewhere else to better fit their needs. At age 31, Kerrigan still has a few good years left in the tank, and he could undoubtedly help a contender shore up their defensive line and be part of a highly-successful pass rush.
Find a suitable team and let Kerrigan have a great final few years on a contender as he closes his great career on a high note. The Redskins could add the $11.7 million saved and have over $30 million to work with as they head into free agency.