After being drafted by the Redskins in 2013, Reed has only played 65 games in total. He has not played a full season due to a combination of injuries (hamstrings mainly) and concussions. In 2016, the team gave Reed a 5-year, $50 million contract extension and now the team will take on $9.67 million as part of Reed’s contract in the 2019 season with zero snaps. Reed is just one of several players who are affecting the team’s cap space.
The largest amount being taken up in cap space is of quarterback Alex Smith, at $20.4 million this season. We all know he will not be playing this season and could possibly not play football at all with the gruesome injury he suffered in the 2018 season.
Redskins tackle Trent Williams, who is yet to report to the team, is resulting in a $3.5 million hit on the cap. Because he has not shown up, $10.85 million does not count towards the cap. In total, the Redskins are taking on $33.5 million this season alone for 3 key players of the team.
With Smith likely not taking the field in the future, Reed and his history of health issues, and the continued saga of Williams, there is no relief for the Redskins.
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