The Washington Redskins are in desperate need of help at the skill positions, which, ironically, means that players they already have at those spots may not be safe.
Like wide receiver Paul Richardson.
John Keim of ESPN.com speculates that the Redskins could cut Richardson this offseason, as new head coach Ron Rivera wants a veteran wideout to put alongside Terry McLaurin, and Richardson would stand in the way of that.
If Richardson is on the roster on the fifth day of the new NFL year, $2 million of his $6 million 2020 salary becomes guaranteed. If Washington cuts him after that date, he would count for $8 million against the cap.
That means the Redskins could end up releasing Richardson sooner rather than later.
Richardson is coming off a 2019 campaign in which he played 10 games and logged 28 catches for 245 yards and a couple of touchdowns.
The 27-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Colorado, was originally selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round (45th pick overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
He appeared in 15 contests during his rookie year, finishing with 29 grabs for 271 yards and a score.
Injuries limited him to just one game in 2015, and in 2016, he posted similar numbers to his first season, catching 21 passes for 288 yards and a touchdown.
It wasn't until 2017 that Richardson began to show some promise, hauling in 44 receptions for 703 yards while reaching the end zone three times. That ensuing offseason, he signed with Washington.
Staying healthy has been a major issue for Richardson since arriving in the nation's capital, as he has played in just 17 games combined in each of his first two seasons with the club.
The Redskins went just 3-13 this past season.
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