Washington’s Thaddeus Moss UDFA signing generated interest due to the team’s need at the tight end position at the time and the name-brand appeal the LSU alum carried. But Moss did not play last season, spending it on IR. He is now on the waiver wire.
Washington waived the second-generation pro Friday. In addition to the Moss cut, Washington cut defensive lineman Caleb Brantley. The former late-round pick opted out of the 2020 season.
The son of Hall of Famer Randy Moss, Thaddeus was part of LSU’s historically explosive offense in 2019. He joined Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Terrace Marshall Jr. as a key Tigers pass catcher that season, hauling in 47 passes for 570 yards and four touchdowns. Two of those came in the national championship game.
After doctors discovered a fracture in Moss’ foot at the Combine, he missed extensive training camp time. Washington waived him with an injury designation ahead of last season. He spent the season on Washington’s IR list. Although Washington was light at the tight end position going into last season, ex-quarterback Logan Thomas broke through and filled that need.
The Browns drafted Brantley in the 2017 sixth round, but the former Florida Gator has not seen much action as a pro. After recording two sacks in 12 games as a rookie, Brantley has played in just eight over the past three years. Washington also waived wide receiver Emanuel Hall and running backs Javon Leake and Michael Warren on Friday.
Come to Minny!
I was just about to comment the same thing. We could use a 3rd string TE and seeing Moss on the back of a Vikings uniform would be surreal (and he can’t really be worse than his dad during his brief reunion on the Vikes)
Bro, if the TE-weak WFT doesn’t have any use for Moss, I certainly wouldn’t get all Gung-Ho over him.
I watched a lot of LSU games that season and was surprised when he didn’t get drafted. I guess all of the scouts saw something different that I did, because I thought he was really good. Maybe that’s why they’re scouts and I’m not! LOL!
Go to Buffalo!
Go to Cincinnati
Reunited with Burrow
This has Seattle written all over it. Pete can’t have enough TEs in camp.
i thought someone was going to say the bears.
On the outside looking in this guy seems to have a lot of upside and I’m surprised he wasn’t drafted. Maybe he can link up with a team that can better utilize his skill set and we can see what he’s got.
Steelers need some TE help.
Steelers need depth… I’d take a chance.
You got Mossed !!
Me 2