If you were among those who were hoping the Redskins might be able to palm TE Fred Davis off on some other team in a trade and pick up some much needed cap room, you might want to start looking for another scenario to pursue.
Vinny Iyer of The Sporting News is reporting the Redskins are trying to work out a long term deal to keep Sleepy around for a while.
Link: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-13/fred-davis-contract-washington-redskins-long-term-deal
Vinny Iyer of The Sporting News is reporting the Redskins are trying to work out a long term deal to keep Sleepy around for a while.
Report: Fred Davis, Redskins working on long-term deal
The Washington Redskins want to keep tight end Fred Davis as a key target for Robert Griffin III for the long term. The Washington Post reports the team might lock up Davis with a multiyear deal that prevents him from leaving as a free agent next March.
If the Redskins chose to use the franchise tag on Davis for a second consecutive year, he would be slotted to earn $6.5 million for just the 2013 season. But given Davis played only seven games last season after tearing his left Achilles' tendon on Oct. 21, team officials may prefer setting him up with an incentive-filled contract.
In 19 games through 2011-12, Davis has totaled 83 catches for 1,121 yards. He is only 27, and his skills on intermediate routes would be a big boon for Griffin's continued growth.
Link: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-13/fred-davis-contract-washington-redskins-long-term-deal