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Washington Redskins: 3 Bargains to target in 2019 NFL free agency

By Russell S. Baxter

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Pierre Garcon #15 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Pierre Garcon #15 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

3. WR Pierre Garcon (San Francisco 49ers)

Could there possibly be a reunion of sorts when it comes to the franchise one of the more productive offensive players for the team this decade?

In two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, veteran wide receiver Pierre Garcon was a disappointment. Of course, a lot of that had to do with his health as he played in only eight contests in each of his two campaigns under Kyle Shanahan. It added up to a combined 64 receptions, good for 786 yards and one score in 16 games and starts.

Prior to his arrival in the Bay Area, the one-time sixth-round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts spent five seasons in D.C. Over that span, Garcon caught 376 passes for 4,549 yards and 21 touchdowns — leading the NFL with 113 receptions in 2013. The last three years with the ‘Skins, under head coach Jay Gruden, the effective performer totaled 68, 72 and 79 grabs, respectively.

Garcon is back on the market after the 49ers decided not to pick up his option. The Redskins have already lost Jamison Crowder to free agency (New York Jets), but also brought back Brian Quick once again. Don’t rule out the possibility of a Garcon return to the organization and the 11-year pro should come at a very reasonable price.

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