2015 Redskins Free Agency: Redskins Interested in RT Derek Newton and S Marcus Gilchrist

Redskins inquired on Houston RT Derek Newton, who's also in talks on new deal w Texans. Skins also called on Chargers S Marcus Gilchrist.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 7, 2015

SD S Marcus Gilchrist, about whom #Redskins inquired per @MikeJonesWaPo is 26, has been 16-game starter at SS last 2 years. Played CB, too.

— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) March 7, 2015

Drawback on Gilchrist is that he’s just 5-10, not as big as McC likes. But he knows he might not get ideal players right away.

— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) March 7, 2015

[UPDATE #1: 1:48 pm 3/7/15] Both players have strong interest from their current teams.

Sounds like Houston willing to pay Newton more to stay there than Washington initially wanted to pay.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 7, 2015

I'll be curious to see what happens with SD safety Marcus Gilchrist. Was told the Chargers really wanted him back... Skins have interest.

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 7, 2015

[UPDATE #2: 1:50 pm 3/7/15] That was fast.  Newton has re-signed with the Texans

The #Texans have agreed to terms on 5-year deal for OT Derek Newton, source says

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2015