Hogs Haven - Tracking Redskins 2019 free agency rumors and newsHome of Washington Commanders Fanshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50623/hh-fav.png2019-08-01T18:00:00-04:00http://www.hogshaven.com/rss/stream/180227862019-08-01T18:00:00-04:002019-08-01T18:00:00-04:00Report: Redskins signing LT Donald Penn to a 1-year deal as Trent Williams holdout continues
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<p>Your move Trent</p> <p id="wkfcP5"><strong>Update: We've got the numbers</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If Donald Penn is the starting left tackle for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a>, he can make $5.03M in 2019, source said. He gets a signing bonus of $250K, the only guarantee. He’s also got a base salary of $1.03M, 46-man active roster bonuses worth $750K and incentives up to $3M more.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1157271162176647168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2019</a>
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<aside id="xudQma"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Donald Penn Redskins Presser: Spoke to Trent Williams before signing, happy to be playing left tackle again","url":"https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/7/31/20748823/donald-penn-redskins-presser-spoke-to-trent-williams-before-signing-happy-to-be-playing-left-tackle"}]}'></div></aside><p id="OtYmAd"><strong>Officially Official:</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Roster Moves: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> signed T Donald Penn, G Hugh Thornton and waived C Casey Dunn and G Tyler Catalina.</p>— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1156558730961522690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a>
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<p id="SBaPlQ">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> are flying <span>Donald Penn</span> in tomorrow to sign a 1-year deal. <a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/7/26/8932406/redskins-sign-lt-corey-robinson">They also signed</a> LT <span>Corey Robinson</span> last week, and were working on bringing in <span>Penn</span> too. <span>Penn</span>, a 3-time Pro Bowler wanted more money, but the terms of the contract have not been released yet. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Veteran offensive tackle Donald Penn is flying to Washington DC today to sign a 1-year deal with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> tomorrow, sources say. Key veteran help given Trent Williams’ likely lengthy holdout.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1156214185275138048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2019</a>
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<p id="fiW1p0"><span>Trent Williams</span> continues his holdout this week, and it is expected to be a <a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/7/28/8933867/report-no-end-in-sight-for-trent-williams-holdout">long and complicated negotiations process</a> to get him back to the team this year. There are reportedly issues with the team's medical staff, and also rumors that a new deal will smooth everything out. There are reportedly no talks going on between the two sides.</p>
<p id="9e0i1A">The Redskins have been dealing with very thin depth at LT due to Williams' holdout, <span>Geron Christian Sr.</span> still recovering from MCL surgery, and <span>Ty Nsekhe</span> leaving in free agency. <span>Ereck Flowers</span> has been taking snaps with the first team to hilarious results. Christian returned to team drills today, but he is still limited.</p>
<p id="BN0PRK"><span>Donald Penn</span>(36years old) brings in a veteran tackle who can fill the role that <span>Nsekhe</span> had here for several years. If rhe holdout goes into the season, <span>Penn</span> is the most likely to get the start at LT, unless Christian makes an incredible leap this year.</p>
https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/7/30/20747057/report-redskins-signing-lt-donald-penn-to-a-1-year-deal-as-trent-williams-holdout-continuesScott Jennings2019-07-31T09:30:00-04:002019-07-31T09:30:00-04:00Redskins sign G Hugh Thornton, Waive OL Tyler Catalina
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<p>The Redskins continue to shuffle the offensive line</p> <p id="FkTRbp"><strong>Officially Official:</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Roster Moves: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> signed T Donald Penn, G Hugh Thornton and waived C Casey Dunn and G Tyler Catalina.</p>— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1156558730961522690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a>
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<p id="h3tVLa">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> are reportedly signing LT <span>Donald Penn</span>(shortly after signing <span>Corey Robinson</span>), but they aren't done shuffling their offensive line depth. It was reported that the team is waiving <span>Tyler Catalina</span> who was spending time at tackle and guard this year in camp. The Redskins also waived center <span>Casey Dunn</span> with an injury designation. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">In a move likely connected with Donald Penn's arrival, the Redskins are waiving OL Tyler Catalina, per source.</p>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenStandig/status/1156524794604597250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a>
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<p id="TClJn2">The Redskins had 5 offensive linemen workout after practice yesterday. One of them was guard <span>Hugh Thornton</span> who hasn't played an NFL game since 2015. He signed with the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Falcons</a> in 2017, but announced his retirement due to chronic injuries. He started his comeback this year by signing with the Arizona Hotshots of the now defunct Alliance of American Football.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> have signed guard Hugh Thornton, according to NFL source. He’ll be at practice today, though I’d expect he’ll need a few days to get acclimated. Started 32 games at guard for Colts from ‘13-15, but leg injuries forced him to retire at 25. Healthy now. Add him to the mix</p>— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) <a href="https://twitter.com/bmcnally14/status/1156548039122849794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a>
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<p id="QoSEMF">The Redskins are still dealing with the <span>Trent Williams</span> holdout, and the effect it is having on their offensive line during training camp. <span>Ereck Flowers</span> was signed to try to salvage his career as a guard, but was forced to play tackle for OTAs, mini-camp, and the start of training camp. <span>Geron Christian Sr.</span> and <span>Chase Roullier</span> had their first full team practices yesterday.</p>
<p id="sYzh8j">Washington has to find their starter at LG soon, and have been trying Wes Martin. The rookie has looked uneven in camp. Backups(and their backups) have been forced into starting roles due to injuries over the last two years. Finding capable depth is a big concern for this team, and they don't seem happy with what they have there.</p>
https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/7/31/20748482/redskins-sign-g-hugh-thornton-waive-ol-tyler-catalinaScott Jennings2019-07-25T21:21:03-04:002019-07-25T21:21:03-04:00Report: Redskins hosting LT Donald Penn as Trent Williams' holdout continues
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<p>His name is not Ereck Flowers</p> <p id="zMzWpZ">The headlins to start <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> training camp were <a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/7/25/8930050/jay-gruden-redskins-presser-ereck-flowers-is-starting-at-lt-while-trent-williams-is-holding-out#comments">Ereck Flowers starting at LT</a>. This was enough to scare any fan, Redskins QB, and hopefully Redskins coaches/executives. </p>
<p id="sbHYZd">The Trent Williams holdout has officially entered its 2nd day. The Redskins tackle depth is thin and their projected top backup <span>Geron Christian Sr.</span> is returning from MCL surgery and didn't practice today.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: Free agent LT Donald Penn is heading to Richmond to meet with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> about a possible signing. They have a big need with Trent Williams’ holdout and up-in-the-air status, and the former Raiders starter may fill it.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1154547789101056000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">He and Dwayne Haskins worked out at the same gym in LA this offseason .... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> <a href="https://t.co/FdP5pc7TKM">https://t.co/FdP5pc7TKM</a></p>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/1154549991656034304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2019</a>
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<p id="eXH1kd">There was speculation about whether the Redskins would sign or trade for a tackle. We now know they are bringing in 36 year old veteran tackle Donald Penn. He last played for the other Gruden with the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a>. He was released in March after they signed <span>Trent Brown</span>.</p>
<p id="7PzAvN">The Redskins actually tried to sign him back in March, 2014 before he went to Oakland. Washington ended up drafting <span>Morgan Moses</span> two months later. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Re: Donald Penn & <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a><br><br>He is coming in to workout, but he’s not the only one. There will be other veterans as well as some young guys. <br><br>Penn signing will depend on how he looks and how much he costs. They’ll sign someone. Might just be a body. Might be him or another vet.</p>— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHoffman/status/1154575753205317632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2019</a>
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https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/7/25/8931128/report-redskins-hosting-lt-donald-penn-as-trent-williams-hold-out-continuesScott Jennings2019-04-24T20:16:03-04:002019-04-24T20:16:03-04:00NFL Free Agency 2019: Redskins re-sign OL Tony Bergstrom
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<p>The veteran OL returns to the Redskins</p> <p id="Gxv3n7">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> made a roster move to add more offensive line depth on the eve of this year's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>. The team announced the re-signing of OL Tony Bergstrom. He joined the Redskins in 2017, playing in 9 games, starting 3.</p>
<p id="uRDGXs">Last year Bergstrom saw more playing time due to multiple injuries to the offensive line. He played in 13 games with 8 starts. The Redskins were signing players off the street to start games, so re-signing a veteran they were familiar with who can play center and guard was a move many expected to happen.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">OFFICIAL: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> re-sign OL Tony Bergstrom.<br><br> : <a href="https://t.co/s7m5KUS6Bi">https://t.co/s7m5KUS6Bi</a> <a href="https://t.co/M5vlJUf1Xj">pic.twitter.com/M5vlJUf1Xj</a></p>— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1121153101157863425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a>
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https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/4/24/18514940/nfl-free-agency-2019-redskins-re-sign-ol-tony-bergstromScott Jennings2019-04-18T16:48:38-04:002019-04-18T16:48:38-04:00NFL Free Agency 2019: Redskins sign former AAF QB Josh Woodrum
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<p>QB problem fixed!</p> <p id="DiZS8f"><strong>Officially Official:</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Team has also signed free agent quarterback Josh Woodrum.</p>— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1118988177698623511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2019</a>
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<p id="xNZedf">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> have reportedly signed QB <span>Josh Woodrum</span>, who was last seen in the Alliance of <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/teams/american">American</a> Football with the Salt Lake Stallions. <span>Woodrum</span>(6’3”, 231 lbs) played at Liberty before joining the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL draft</a>. Woodrum never stuck with an NFL team, bouncing around after being waived by the Giants. He spent a short time with the <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a>, <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a>, <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Bills</a>, <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Ravens</a>, and <a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Browns</a>. </p>
<p id="Tzb5BY">He was the 8th overall pick for the Stallions in their draft this year. He started 7 games in Salt Lake City, going 146 for 227(64.3% comp %) for 1,449 yards and 6 TDs with 8 INTs. The Redskins are looking for young arms at QB, and will likely draft or trade for one this year. Woodrum enters the picture as a potential camp arm.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another AAF-to-NFL move: the Redskins have signed QB Josh Woodrum, per source.</p>— Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1118974011638190091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2019</a>
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<p id="f6UB1G">Woodrum is the 4th former <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/aaf">AAF</a> player the Redskins have signed since the league suddenly closed down after 8 weeks of their inaugural season. <a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/4/9/18300977/nfl-free-agency-redskins-sign-og-salesi-uatefe-another-former-aaf-player">They signed</a> OLB Andrew Arkush and OG Salesi Uatefe, <a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/4/11/18306889/nfl-free-agency-redskins-sign-former-aaf-lb-demarquis-gates">then added</a> LB <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/players/248432/demarquis-gates?_ga=2.195034863.379822709.1555434441-1666041438.1451908422">DeMarquis Gates</a>. The Redskins, along with many aother teams, continue to look at the league’s castoffs in an attempt to find the next hidden gem.</p>
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<p>IonMan!</p> <p id="4uJEdt"><strong>Officially Official:</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">OFFICIAL: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> sign DL Matt Ioannidis to multi-year extension. <br><br> : <a href="https://t.co/YLDTIQCqu1">https://t.co/YLDTIQCqu1</a> <a href="https://t.co/UTQTkNoTD0">pic.twitter.com/UTQTkNoTD0</a></p>— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1118987577787322380?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2019</a>
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<p id="kauoy0">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> got a big win today, and are extending underrated defensive lineman <span>Matt Ioannidis</span> for 3 years, $21.75 million. The former 5th round pick went from being cut and placed on the practice squad his rookie year, to being one of the best penetrating defensive linemen in the league. </p>
<p id="fvM65h">The Redskins spent heavy draft capital on their defensive line the last two years. <span>Jonathan Allen</span> and DaRon Payne were taken in the first round, and have solidified a young line for years. There were questions about whether Washington would extend Ioannidis with big contracts expected to come for the Alabama Wall when their rookie deals were up in 3 and 4 years(with 5th year options). The Redskins also double dipped last year by taking <span>Tim Settle</span> in the 5th round.</p>
<p id="ra4J04">Ioannidis has been a force inside, but has also been rotated heavily, especially after Payne's arrival last season. He was still able to rack up 7.5 sacks, while playing around 42% of the snaps on defense.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">My bad. <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeGarafolo</a> tweeted this out first... Deal got done rather quickly. Had been no talks prior to owners meetings but Skins always valued him. It's why you shouldn't panic... in April <a href="https://t.co/L1xZWbTmTn">https://t.co/L1xZWbTmTn</a></p>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href="https://twitter.com/john_keim/status/1118889761232564224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Over the past two seasons, Matt Ioannidis, 25, has a combined 58 tackles, 12 sacks and a couple of forced fumbles in 28 games. His 7.5 sacks last season ranked third on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> behind Jonathan Allen (8) and Ryan Kerrigan (13). <a href="https://t.co/YrMc29urBV">https://t.co/YrMc29urBV</a></p>— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1118890537657012224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big move for the Redskins – Matt Ioannidis has become an integral part of their defensive line rotation and has put forth back-to-back seasons with 35+ pressures and increased his overall grade in all three seasons as a pro. <a href="https://t.co/aODaMoTxgE">https://t.co/aODaMoTxgE</a></p>— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1118891425469554688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2019</a>
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<p id="aIfpAY">Up next? <span>Brandon Scherff's</span> extension...</p>
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<p>Redskins sign third player from disbanded AAF</p> <p id="Dznmh5">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> continue tos sign players from the now defunct Alliance of American Football. Today's signing of LB <span>DeMarquis Gates</span> marks the player acquired after the league abruptly folded last week.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> sign LB DeMarquis Gates.<br><br> : <a href="https://t.co/U0rup5QQ7Z">https://t.co/U0rup5QQ7Z</a> <a href="https://t.co/XH1Pqwi2O0">pic.twitter.com/XH1Pqwi2O0</a></p>— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1116445825436135428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">New <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> LB DeMarquis Gates had 508 snaps in the AAF and finished with a 69.1 overall grade with an 84.6 run defense grade and a 57.2 coverage grade. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HTTR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HTTR</a> <a href="https://t.co/XyGRBZ8tHl">https://t.co/XyGRBZ8tHl</a></p>— PFF WAS Redskins (@PFF_Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Redskins/status/1116735616463536134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2019</a>
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<p id="1irWl8"><span>Gates</span>, who played LB at Ole Miss in college, played for the Memphis Express in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/aaf">AAF</a>. He was leading the AAF in tackles with 52 and forced fumbles with five. </p>
<p id="Qudgt3">He talked about what happened when the league closed shop suddenly:</p>
<p id="3itFEv">”We found out at practice, and some of our stuff was already out of our hotel rooms and in the lobby when we got back there,” <a href="https://247sports-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/247sports.com/college/ole-miss/Article/Whats-Next-For-DeMarquis-Gates-In-Wake-Of-AAF-Collapse--131082817/Amp/?usqp=mq331AQOCAGYAZW9-eX-mPj1iAE%3D&amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2F247sports.com%2Fcollege%2Fole-miss%2FArticle%2FWhats-Next-For-DeMarquis-Gates-In-Wake-Of-AAF-Collapse--131082817%2F">Gates shared.</a> “I think it was different for different organizations with how that went. We went to practice and had a little meeting and basically they were like, ‘They’ve dissolved the league.’ It really wasn’t much more to it than that.’</p>
<p id="4v6iRy">”We did get paid throughout the eight games. They didn’t pay us for those last two games that we didn’t play, and they didn’t pay us the bonus money that they said we were supposed to get. That hasn’t come through yet. They did pay is for those eight games we did play, though.”</p>
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<p>Redskins take a chance on a guard</p> <p id="bd01Hv">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> made two signings official, and both of them are castoffs from the now defunct Alliance of <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/teams/american">American</a> Football. The signing of OLB Andrew Arkush <a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/2019/4/5/18296771/nfl-free-agency-redskins-expected-to-sign-olb-andrew-ankrah-following-the-aafs-collapse">has already been reported</a>, but Washington officially announced it yesterday. They also signed guard Salesi Uatefe, who played for the Utah Stallions.</p>
<p id="IDVLX2">Salesi played college football at Utah. Uhatafe played in all 52 games in his last four seasons after a redshirt freshman year. He was named a Second-Team All-Pac-12 offensive lineman his senior season.</p>
<p id="tLQhO6">Uhatafe was undrafted in 2018, and the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a> <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/washington-signs-former-aaf-guard-salesi-uhatafe/">signed him as a free agent</a> before getting cut. He was also briefly on the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a>’ and <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>’ practice squads.</p>
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<p lang="ht" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> sign LB Andrew Ankrah and G Salesi Uhatafe <br><br> : <a href="https://t.co/1ridvuVq8x">https://t.co/1ridvuVq8x</a> <a href="https://t.co/vIZX2B6EcL">pic.twitter.com/vIZX2B6EcL</a></p>— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1115358715488677891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Get to know our two new AAF signings:<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/GMm9TPfc6J">https://t.co/GMm9TPfc6J</a> <a href="https://t.co/hvIhd3Z5CC">pic.twitter.com/hvIhd3Z5CC</a></p>— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1115736645750480896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">More AAF signings: OG Salesi Uhatafe from the Utah Stallions signed with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Redskins</a> today. He previously spent time with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a>.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1115329320304762882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2019</a>
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<p id="miMBQJ"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/salesi-uhatafe?id=32462018-0002-5600-77f0-5fec49ea9ef1">NFL.com draft profile</a>:</p>
<p id="8QpfIO"><strong>Strengths</strong></p>
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<li id="5h4pDA">Has thick-boned frame that carries natural anchor</li>
<li id="nDHTED">Able to withstand and absorb power</li>
<li id="mc2sd5">Tough to move</li>
<li id="rIcX8m">Attacks blockers with early arm extension</li>
<li id="BjYc1Z">Has upper body power to pack some pop in initial contact</li>
<li id="FrSPIi">Generates decent push in double teams</li>
<li id="qY9aru">Has enough lateral quickness to handle inside zone duties</li>
<li id="cebC2W">Protects with sturdy edges that are difficult to play through</li>
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<p id="sZMU31"><strong>Weaknesses</strong></p>
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<li id="OYJ8SV">Rarely latches into opponents with his hands</li>
<li id="m9ryOR">Unable to sustain and has a poor finishing rate</li>
<li id="ACpdF7">Lacks baseline fluidity to get from block to block with consistency</li>
<li id="wSWzUx">Struggles to handle move blocks</li>
<li id="VmqB15">Unable to bend and unlock his hips</li>
<li id="rFl3qT">Drive blocking comes from upper body rather than lower body</li>
<li id="3GIYLb">Needs better awareness and peripheral vision in pass pro</li>
<li id="qZaecm">Waist-bender</li>
<li id="GlfNBt">Reactive athleticism isn’t there</li>
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