The Washington Redskins agreed to a multi-year contract Tuesday with safety Deshazor Everett, the team announced.
Everett, 26, was set to be a restricted free agent. He played 14 games last season, starting a career-high eight games. He is also a core member of the Redskins‘ special teams.
Everett helped stepped in and fill the void at strong safety last season. After Su’a Cravens left the team prior to Week 1, Everett played 98 percent of the defensive snaps against the Philadelphia Eagles. His playing time, though, decreased as fourth-round rookie Montae Nicholson started to excel next to D.