Redskins add depth to defense
The Washington Redskins made another little move in free agency today, as they added CB Phillip Buchanon. The eight year vet should provide the Redskins with a durable backup and potential nickel corner. Buchanon will compete with 3rd year player Justin Tryon and 2nd year man Kevin Barnes for the number 3 corner position on the depth chart. Buchanon has seen stints with the Lions, Texans, Raiders, and Buccaneers. He has produced well but not fantastic, his best season was in 2003 where he had 43 tackles and 6 interceptions. Buchanon is known as a playmaker with 18 interceptions and he has returned 5 of those interceptions to the house. Buchanon was a 17th overall pick in the 2002 draft and provides the Redskins with a lot of speed. The ex Miami Hurricane was known for speed and could see some time at punt returner or kick returner for the Redskins. Once again not a huge splash for the Redskins in free agency this year, but another good role player pick up for the team.
