The Redskins Are Keeping Busy: Cofield, Moss, Stallworth In, McNabb Out

Published: 27^th Jul 11 7:13 am

by Kelso Carpenter
Kelso Carpenter

RANT It!

I don’t know how, but they did it. Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen found way to end the Donovon McNabb debacle.

The Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings have agreed in principle to a deal that would send McNabb to the Vikings for a 2012 sixth round pick and a conditional sixth round pick in 2013.

The conditional pick is contingent on McNabb restructuring his contract, specifically forfeiting or minimizing the $10 million bonus he’s due at the start of this season.

Two sixth round picks may not sound like a lot considering what the Redskins gave up to get McNabb (a second and a fourth) but when you keep in mind how big of a hit his value took last year, anything at all is a victory at this point. This deal also takes one of two major distractions out of the lockeroom.

Other good news coming out of Redskins Park is the signing of New York Giants defensive lineman Barry Cofield. The six year deal is expected to be worth $36 million. Cofield, who played 4-3 defensive tackle for the Giants, could play either defensive end or nose tackle in the 3-4 for the Redskins. He’s actually listed as a nose tackle on NFL.com.