Meanwhile, I also spoke to free agent tackle Donald Penn last night. He told me he's not planning to retire and he wants to play next season. He's also open to returning to the Redskins as one possibility.
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 19, 2020
The Washington Redskins currently don’t have a strong answer at the left tackle position. Assuming that Trent Williams will get his wish and be traded away before the 2020 season begins, Geron Christian Sr. is currently atop the depth chart at the second-most important position on the offense. That’s not likely to stand throughout the summer.
However, the player who Washington leaned on when put in the same position in 2019 is willing to come back and do it all over again. Veteran LT Donald Penn played decently for the Redskins in 2019, and according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, he’s planning to push retirement off for one more year, and he’d be willing to continue his career in Washington.
Of course, there are scenarios in which Penn might not be needed in Washington. For instance, it’s still not COMPLETELY out of the question that Williams and the Redskins reach an agreement, should the trade market and sizeable roster demand leave the seven-time Pro Bowler alone on the dance floor. This is highly unlikely, but I’d be lying if I said it were impossible. Then there are also other signings that could put the Redskins in better positions, like if they were to bring in former New York Jets LT Kelvin Beachum, or Jacksonville Jaguars LT Cedric Ogbuehi. Those are still two feasible options.
But should the Redskins strike out on all three of those things, Penn will likely be around, ready to step up when called upon once again. You’ve got to love him for that.
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