The Redskins added one more undrafted free agent Friday, bringing their total to 11. They also released offensive tackle Xavier Nixon, a former undrafted free agent they claimed off waivers this offseason.
The Redskins announced the signing of Duke tackle Takoby Cofield, who had signed the contract earlier in the week but needed to pass his physical. Here's a brief nugget on Cofield:
He’s 6-foot-4, 310 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash at the combine in 5.19 seconds. He started 42 straight games at left tackle for the Blue Devils and was named the ACC lineman of the week last September. Cofield received a $25,000 signing bonus, a pretty strong sum for an undrafted free agent. That does not mean he’ll make the team, but it does mean the Redskins believe there’s a chance he can be developed.
The Redskins signed Nixon in 2013 and he ended up on their practice squad. Indianapolis signed him and Nixon played eight games over two seasons with them, including two starts at guard. The Colts waived him after the season.
Also, you can read about the other 11 undrafted free agents.
