Redskins sign former Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor

By Rich Tandler March 10, 2017 3:53 PM

The Redskins have signed wide receiver Terrelle Pryor to a one-year contract, as first reported by JP Finlay of CSN. The Redskins subsequently confirmed the move on social media.

#Redskins very close to deal with Terrelle Pryor. Should happen soon, per source
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 10, 2017

Terrelle Pryor to #Redskins done deal
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 10, 2017

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Welcome to the #Redskins, @terrellepryor! #HTTR

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The signing adds to a wide receiver corps that was severely depleted yesterday by the free agency defections of DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garçon.

The one-year deal is worth $8 million, per multiple media reports. But not all is guaranteed.

Terrelle Pryor's 1 year deal is really only a $6M commitment. The other $2M are available via incentives. $3M signing bonus
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 10, 2017

Pryor came out of Ohio State in 2011 as a quarterback. He joined the Browns in 2015 and they converted him into a wide receiver.

Last year was his first season that he was a full-time pass cather and he, well, caught on. Playing with three different quarterbacks, Pryor had 77 receptions for 1,007 yards and four touchdowns.

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— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 10, 2017

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As the days inch closer to the NFL Trade Deadline on October 29th, the Redskins still sit with a giant hole on their roster as standout tackle Trent Williams continues his holdout.

It doesn't have to be that way, but Redskins Team President Bruce Allen has said repeatedly he doesn't intend to trade Williams this year. And judging by the words from Browns GM John Dorsey right, Allen is telling the truth.

"We’ve had a few conversations,'’ Dorsey said via Cleveland.com. "It takes two to tango."

The indication being Allen rebuffed the conversation, which is similar to what sources said during training camp that at least three AFC teams called to inquire about Williams and were told there was no discussion to be had. Well, the clock is ticking, and as each day passes, it makes less and less sense to have Williams in Washington. Or more accurately, to have Williams under contract with Washington but not actually in Washington.

Cleveland is certainly interested, Dorsey made that clear. At 2-4, his team is underperforming against expectations, and star second-year QB Baker Mayfield has been sacked 16 times in six games. Dorsey knows he needs to bolster the Browns offensive line.

"It’s a hard position to acquire, especially at this time of year. We’ll make a million phone calls. We’ll constantly work the phones," Dorsey said. "If nothing happens, we’ll move onto the next project. If we think we can improve the position, we’ll make a move if it’s right for this organization."

Compensation will be key as the Williams situation unfolds. The team will want a lot for the seven-time Pro Bowler and some teams might be unwilling to pay with a first-rounder. Williams is under contract for through 2020, but might want a new deal or more guaranteed money in his current contract.

The calls will keep coming to Ashburn asking about WIlliams. The question will be if Allen will pick them up.

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