Back in July, Redskins wideout Josh Doctson insinuated that he’d be playing elsewhere in 2020. Well, it sounds like that the divorce may be happening sooner than later.
NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports (via Twitter) that the Redskins have shopped Doctson to “a couple different teams” as the 26-year-old sits “firmly on the roster bubble.” While trade talks could merely be due diligence, the team would presumably rather trade Docton than be left with a $3.19MM cap charge.
Doctson has only show brief glimpses of intrigue since Washington selected him in the first round of the 2016 draft. Doctson has started 26 games over the past two years, but this has only resulted in 79 receptions for 1,034 yards and eight touchdowns. Efficiency has continued to plague the receiver, as he ranked 96th out of 107 qualifying wideouts in yards per route run last season, per Pro Football Focus.
The organization declined the receiver’s fifth-year option this past offseason. Had the Redskins picked up his option, Docston would have been due $10.162MM for the 2020 campaign. There was an opportunity for the receiver to improve his value considering the Redskins’ lack of depth at the position. With tight end Jordan Reed and running backs Chris Thompson, Adrian Peterson, and Derrius Guice vying for targets, the wideout corps of Paul Richardson, Trey Quinn, and rookie Terry McLaurin are left to scrounge for leftover targets.
What a wasted draft pick, 22 in first round and a total bust. Guy that drafted him had horse blinders on for real!
It’s annoying because the team never utilizes him. I feel like Docston will break out on another team.
I agree with you 100%!
Treadwell at #23 by the Vikes also a huge bust !!
I won’t even mention how glad we are that Kevin White is no longer in Chicago.
Oh and by the way Mike Thomas went 47th in that draft!
Come to the Patriots!
There’s literally no need, 5 deep with Meyers as the 6th. Jules, Gordon, DT, Harry, Dorsett.
He has nothing to prove…he is all ready to be inducted in the hall of fame ( shame )
There has to be a Flea Market around Washington somewhere.