The New York Jets are on the verge giving promising sophomore signal-caller Sam Daronald some much-needed help. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the team is nearing a deal with former Washington Redskins slot receiver Jamison Crowder.
Source: The #Jets are closing in on a deal with #Redskins versatile WR Jamison Crowder, their top slot guy.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2019
A fourth-round pick out of Duke in the 2015 draft, Crowder quickly established himself as one of Washington's most productive and electric playmakers from the time he stepped on an NFL field.
He had 59 catches for 604 yards as a rookie, 67 catches for 847 yards and seven scores on year later, and 66 catches for 789 yards in 2017. Crowder has also been the Redskins' primary punt returner since 2015, averaging 7.9 yards per return overall and scoring one touchdown.
His ascent up the league's playmaking ranks was put on hold last season, when a sprained ankle sidelined him for seven games in October and November. Crowder finished the 2018 season with 29 catches for 388 yards and two touchdowns in nine games played.
Nevertheless, Jay Gruden suggested in January that retaining him this offseason would be of utmost important for Washington going forward.
“He's got great quickness in intermediate routes, can separate, has good hands, he's tough, he's physical in the running game,” he said, per ESPN's John Keim. “There is really not anything that Jamison can't do. You look at his size and say he's little, but he plays big, so we have to try and get him back for sure.”
In New York, Crowder would join a receiving corps headlined by Robby Anderson.
Given both his talent and the Jets' lack of quality depth at the skill positions, Crowder figures to be a prime target of Darnold for many years to come if a deal between he and the team is ultimately reached.
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