The Washington Redskins were in dire need for a tight end after they lost two of their three starters following the first week of the exhibition season.On Friday, they received Derek Carrier from the 49ers in exchange for a fifth-round pick in next year's NFL Draft, according to reports.
They could certainly use him.
Niles Paul left the Redskins' game at Cleveland last Thursday with a dislocated ankle and Logan Paulsen will miss the regular season after a toe surgery he had last week. Jordan Reed remains their single remaining starter at the position. Reed is their most talented option, though is himself prone to injury, having strained his hamstring against the Browns.
Carrier, who had nine receptions for 105 yards last season, will emerge as the instant No. 2 option on the Redskins' starting roster.
Such trades are usually conditional upon playing time, though with the dearth of options Washington suddenly find themselves with, that option will likely be met.
Carrier inked a two-year, $3.3 million deal with the 49ers last March, and he'll have a long week to situate himself with his new team. The Redskins won't take the field again until they visit Baltimore on Aug. 29, where he will be looked to early and often as a receiving and blocking option for a team that could use it.
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