Redskins Sign TE Ernst Brun, Jr., Place Two TEs on IR, Waive Redd

The Washington Redskins have reportedly signed a new tight, according to that tight end. Scot McCloughan said the Redskins were working out a few tight ends today, but that they would be comfortable with the 3 young players they have backing up Jordan Reed. Ernst Brun, Jr. will now join the mix, with Chase Dixon, Devin Mahina, and Je'Ron Hamm.

God is good! I'm a Washington Redskin! #GoSkins

— Ernst Brun Jr (@EBRUNJR) August 16, 2015

ROSTER MOVES: The Redskins have signed TE Ernst Brun, placed N. Paul and L. Paulsen on Injured-Reserve and waived (injured) RB S. Redd Jr.

— #SkinsCamp (@Redskins) August 16, 2015

If Redd clears waivers, he'll revert to the Redskins' IR.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 16, 2015

UNIFORM NUMBER UPDATE: New #Redskins TE Ernst Brun will wear No. 40 with the team.

— Andrew Walker (@AWalkerRedskins) August 16, 2015

#Redskins address TE depth with signing of rookie Ernst Brun. READ | http://t.co/1fHUJ6RMbY pic.twitter.com/BLwHR55amX

— Andrew Walker (@AWalkerRedskins) August 16, 2015

College: Iowa State

Games Played: 16 (2 years)

Receptions: 32

Yards: 377

Touchdowns: 6

Pro Day Results:

Height: 6' 2 3/8"

Weight: 253 lbs

40 Yard Dash: 4.77

20 Yard Dash: 2.80

10 Yard Dash: 1.68

225 lb Bench: 19

Vertical Jump: 29 1/2"

Broad Jump: 9' 3"

20 Yard Hhuttle: 4.79

3-Cone Drill: 7.50

The Redskins have another workout planned for later today.

Redskins also expected to work out TE DJ Williams this afternoon.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 16, 2015