The Washington Redskins have signed two tight ends in free agency, but they were in the running for the biggest name on the market at the position.
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper said recently that his free agent decision came down to choosing between Cleveland and Washington, but ultimately, he “chose be a Brown.”
Appearing on SiriusXM, Hooper said he chose Cleveland, in part, because of quarterback Baker Mayfield.
“The Redskins were definitely a team that had shown interest, I would say,” Hooper said. “Definitely a solid organization with another young quarterback.