Redskins Notes: Long, Draft, Logan

Talk of the Redskins cutting Kory Lichtensteiger is an annual event and this could be the year it happens, CSNMidAtlantic.com’s Rich Tandler writes. This year, Lichtensteiger lost his starting job to Spencer Long when he was injured and he was unable to get it back when he was healthy. By moving on from the center, the Redskins can save $3.5MM in cap space. Alternatively, he may be able to stay with the team if he agrees to a base salary cut.

Meanwhile, an extension could be on the way for Spencer Long. If the Redskins decide to lock him up, Tandler believes a four-year deal at about $6-$7MM per season with around $8MM in guarantees should get it done. Currently, Cowboys center Travis Frederick leads the position with a $9.4MM average annual value and notables Alex Mack and Mike Pouncey are in the $8-9MM range. Long is not currently in that group, so he should slot below them.

Here’s more out of D.C.:

• The Redskins own the No. 17 overall pick in this year’s draft and JP Finlay of CSNMidAtlantic.com has identified a handful of possibilities. Stanford defensive end Solomon Thomas isn’t a big name, but Finlay sees him as a good fit after he turned in two consecutive years of strong performances. This past season, he led the team in tackles, tackles for a loss, and sacks on his way to the All Pac-12 team. Other players listed here include FSU running back Dalvin Cook, Michigan State defensive lineman Malik McDowell, and Ohio State safety Malik Hooker.
• The Redskins’ reported interest in Eagles standout Bennie Logan makes plenty of sense, Finlay writes. Logan proved that he is a capable run stuffer in Philly’s 3-4 system before last year’s scheme change and even when the playbook flipped, he still managed to register 2.5 sacks. Logan just recently turned 27, so a multi-year contract could prove to be a wise investment for Washington.
• Recently, the Redskins promoted Matt Cavanaugh from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. Although his own status with the team is up in the air, quarterback Kirk Cousins approves of the move.