The Redskins have signed former Oklahoma cornerback Aaron Colvin.
The 28-year-old appeared in six games for Washington last season, starting in two and earning himself another year with the team. He finished the season with 10 tackles and one pass break up.
The team faces uncertainty at the cornerback position with the losses of starters Josh Norman and Quinton Dunbar, and re-adding Colvin is a possible way to shore up a depleted unit. Ron Rivera, who coached the Panthers from 2011 to 2019, is now the coach of the Redskins.
Colvin played in 50 total games in his four years with Oklahoma, amassing 170 total solo tackles and finishing with 15 tackles for loss. He also grabbed five interceptions.
He spent the first four years of his professional career with Jacksonville, starting 15 games in 2015 and eventually earning himself a contract with the Texans. After a couple bad performances, Colvin was dropped by Houston and acquired by Washington shortly after.
Despite not having much opportunity for the Redskins last year, he could see an increased role with the team’s shift at his position.
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