Redskins trade a 5th round pick for Panthers QB Kyle Allen

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty ImagesThe Redskins have reportedly traded for Carolina Panthers QB Kyle Allen. Washington will send Carolina a 5th round pick. The Panthers are trying to trade Cam Newton, but will likely end up releasing him.

They signed Teddy Bridgewater early in free agency to be their starter, and just signed XFL star P.J. Walker to a two year deal. This left the third QB spot between Allen and last year's 3rd round pick Will Grier, and they went with Grier.

Kyle Allen was an undrafted QB from Houston in 2018. Head Coach Ron Rivera and Offensive Coordinator Scott Turner are obviously very familiar with him. Allen is the only healthy back up on the roster now to support…