Good/Bad News for a Change - 2013 18MM cap penalty probably (not) going away

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by RedskinsInNYC

Redskins put contract talks on hold as they work to recoup salary cap space

"The Redskins have put contract negotiations with some of their players on hold, telling agents and players they remain hopeful they can recoup some of the salary cap space that was cut by the NFL last year, according to several people familiar with the situation.

Redskins officials have told those agents and players that they cannot negotiate in earnest until the salary cap matter is resolved. The players include some eligible for free agency in March and others who face the possibility of release unless their contracts are reworked, those people said. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team does not want such issues discussed publicly.

The team has told parties involved that it hopes to reach a resolution by late this week."

It couldn't be much later than the end of this week if we want to re-sign folks before FA starts.

[RedskinsInNYC]

Originally Posted by Lotus

It couldn't be much later than the end of this week if we want to re-sign folks before FA starts.

Right. Realize we've been grasping at straws in this thread for weeks/months, but to me this is a fairly significant report. If it is to be believed (and is not just more posturing vis a vis the agent community), it indicates that the Redskins FO thinks there is a chance they are going to get some of this cap room back. Obviously a big "if."