NFL taking away Redskins cap space

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Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Complete garbage on the timing of this though. I wonder if the FO knew thought this could happen before making the trade for RG3?

That's probably why they made the trade, they couldn't afford a free agent second tier qb and all of the rookie contracts too. The trade and subsequent pick at least "solidifies" one important position through out this setback.