The Washington Redskins agreed to terms with former Detroit Lions tight end Logan Thomas, according to multiple reports.
Thomas, 28, is a 6-foot-5 athletic tight end, but lacks consistent production at the position. Last season, he caught just 16 passes for 173 yards. His lone touchdown of the season came against the Washington Redskins in a November meeting.
Tight end, though, is not Thomas’ natural position. In college, Thomas was the starting quarterback for Virginia Tech and the Arizona Cardinals drafted him in the fourth round in 2014 to backup Carson Palmer.
Thomas made the switch to tight end when he joined the Lions’ practice squad in 2016. He later latched on with the Buffalo Bills, seeing playing time in 2017 when tight end Charles Clay suffered a knee injury. Thomas later reunited with the Lions last year.
Though Thomas lacks consistent production, the Redskins desperately needed an athletic tight end. Washington released Jordan Reed earlier this offseason, and Vernon Davis retired.
The Redskins were reportedly interested in tight end Austin Hooper in free agency, but ultimately, the Cleveland Browns made the 25-year-old the highest-paid player at his position with a four-year, $44 million contract.
Washington is also reportedly monitoring free agent Delanie Walker, who the Tennessee Titans released last week.
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