Hidden among the treasure trove of short term free agent signings in 2020 was Cornelius Lucas, a journeyman offensive tackle who had played for the Lions, Rams, Saints, and Bears before signing a two-year deal worth $3.74M with Washington last season. As an offensive lineman, Lucas didn’t garner the same level of attention as other free agent standouts like Logan Thomas, JD McKissic, or Ronald Darby, but, in my opinion, his contribution was at least as important, and his value to the team, equal or greater than several of those guys.
Last May, when I was trying to convince folks that the offensive line wasn’t going to be as bad as many people thought - it ended up being the 6th best in the league - Lucas was a significant part of the reason I was so comfortable:
The Redskins’ most experienced option at the position is free agent Cornelius Lucas, signed to a 2-year, $3.