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Sunday Slop: Second wave of Free Agency

A look at the top Redskins stories of the day

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Redskins sign DRC, which could give their secondary some flexibility | NBC Sports

He will turn 33 in April, and at this stage of his career the Redskins can’t expect Rodgers-Cromartie to play on the outside as a cornerback. His experience and versatility could allow him to play the inside slot cornerback role in the nickel or even some safety in certain packages

Report shuts down those Stefon Diggs to Redskins rumors | NBC Sports

On Saturday, Trevon Diggs, Stefon’s brother, posted a graphic of Stefon in a Redskins uniform on Instagram with the shrug emoji as well as an Instagram story with the caption “Bring him home.”

Landon Collins disputes the notion that he’s weak in coverage | ESPN

“He’s not a guy you want manned up in the slot; that’s not where you put him,” Bowen said. “If you did that as a coach, you’re not doing your job. His value is playing top down on the ball. You want him to create chaos for the opposing offense, whether it’s driving on an underneath throw or matching up on a tight end in the seam, but more important coming downhill [against] the run.”

NFL Free Agent moves and non-moves | NFL.com

Case Keenum’s journey to the NFL has been anything but linear | Redskins.com

Recruited by just one college, undrafted, and released three times, Keenum has overcome every obstacle to become a successful starting quarterback.

Redskins remaining free agent options | Fanspeak.com

Justin Houston: Houston is definitely the premier player that won’t factor into the compensatory formula on the open market at any position. He’s arguably the top pass rusher still out there so his contract will take some maneuvering if the Redskins want to fit him in, but he would fill their need off the EDGE. Houston was drafted the same year as Ryan Kerrigan and has had a similarly productive career. He peaked with a 22 sack season back in 2014, and has failed to get back to double digits since then.