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Tua Tagovailoa Rumors: Redskins Were 'Ready to Exhaust Resources' Scouting QB

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Before the NFL banned teams from attending pro days and in-person visits because of concerns about the coronavirus, the Washington Redskins were reportedly prepared to do a lot of work involving Tua Tagovailoa.

Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Washington was "ready to exhaust resources" to scout the Alabama quarterback:

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From @SportsCenter: The NFL’s current draft plan, how coronavirus affected Washington’s detailed scouting plan for Tua, and a crucial Sunday for Dak Prescott and Cowboys after minimal contact of late. https://t.co/uK3tdbxy3J

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the league told teams Friday in a memo, "We have decided to prohibit all in-person pre-draft visits involving draft-eligible players effective at the end of this business day, until further notice.