WASHINGTON (AP) – The Washington Redskins snagged their second receiver in two days of free agency Sunday, agreeing to terms with Antwaan Randle El for a seven-year contract that could be worth up to $31 million.
Randle El, a versatile talent who threw a touchdown pass for Pittsburgh in last month’s Super Bowl, will receive $11.5 million in guaranteed money, an official within the league said on condition of anonymity because the Redskins haven’t announced the deal.
The signing comes one day after the Redskins sent a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a fourth-round selection in 2007 for San Francisco receiver Brandon Lloyd. Randle El and Lloyd are expected to be formally introduced at Redskins Park on Monday.
Receiver was the top free-agent priority for the Redskins, who needed someone to complement Pro Bowl wideout Santana Moss. The surprise is that the team landed not one, but two.
The Redskins were also in discussions with linebacker Andre Carter, safety Adam Archuleta, quarterback Todd Collins and tight end Christian Fauria. All visited Redskins Park over the weekend.
Randle El caught 35 passes for 558 yards last season.
AP-ES-03-12-06 1946EST
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