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McGee

A 3-4 end at 6'3/310, McGee played just 242 snaps last season, missing Weeks 8-10 and 13-17. When on the field, he received strong PFF grades for both his run defense and pass rushing skills. Perhaps the Redskins view him as a 27-year-old on the rise, but Washington’s infatuation with handing out big-money deals to more-or-less replacement-level defensive linemen remains curious.

McGee was arrested for DUI and marijuana possession at Oklahoma, and was also suspended for unspecified rules violations. “We’ve had a lot of conversations,” coach Dennis Allen said. “I think he understands the mistakes he’s made. He’s ready to learn and move on from it.” Much like Buffalo’s Da’Rick Rogers, McGee should be subject to a “one strike and you’re out” policy.

McGee’s draft stock took a major hit due to an array of off-the-field issues. He was arrested once on marijuana charges, and was then booked for DUI last December. McGee will compete for a backup defensive tackle spot.

McGee (6-foot-3, 308) is an off-field trainwreck, having been arrested two Februaries ago on marijuana charges and again last December for DUI. He started 15 games for the Sooners and tallied 9.5 career tackles for loss to go with 2.5 sacks. McGee is a former four-star recruit with plenty of talent but far more baggage. In other words, he’ll fit right in with the Raiders.

McGee was popped for DUI and on marijuana charges in two separate incidents while at Oklahoma. They surely contributed to his fall to the sixth round of April’s draft. He’s now been inserted in the starting lineup next to Pat Sims and has drawn praise from his coaches. “He’s starting to learn how powerful he is,” DC Jason Tarver said. McGee has earned positive marks on 163 snaps.

McGee is currently penciled in as the starter next to Antonio Smith on the interior of Oakland’s line. The ends are Justin Tuck and LaMarr Woodley. McGee, a sixth-round pick last April, started six of the final eight games as a rookie. The Raiders liked his progress as a run defender. McGee will certainly face competition.

The Panthers needed an extra body up front with DT Dontari Poe (quad) done for the season. A free agent bust in Washington in 2017-18, McGee had yet to appear in a regular season game this year.

McGee signed a “five-year, $25 million” contract with Washington ahead of the 2017 season, made minimal impact that year and then missed half of last season following groin surgery. If the Skins make McGee a post-June 1 cut, they’ll clear over $3.8 million in cap space.

McGee was placed on PUP at the start of the season after having surgery on his injured groin in June. The defensive lineman hasn’t lived up to his five-year, $25 million deal yet, but he has the rest of the season to make up for lost time. McGee made 10 starts in 2017 and will provide depth for D.C.

McGee is two months removed from June surgery. He was never expected to be ready Week 1 and is going to miss the first six games on PUP. The early returns on McGee haven’t been good after the Redskins signed him to a five-year, $25 million deal. Matt Ioanndis will start the year opposite Jonathan Allen in base sets.