Kirk Cousins is getting one other weapon to throw to in Atlanta.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Community reported on Monday that the Steelers are signing veteran broad receiver James Washington. The 28-year-old former second-round decide is making an NFL comeback after going unsigned for the 2023 season.
Washington started his profession with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018 and went on to steer them with 735 receiving yards in 2019. However Washington left to signal with the Dallas Cowboys earlier than the 2022 marketing campaign and went on to undergo a foot fracture in coaching camp, costing him all however two video games that yr. Washington later frolicked on apply and offseason squads with the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, however hasn’t made an precise NFL sport look in over one-and-a-half years.
The Falcons could also be comfy giving Washington an opportunity since he’s conversant in new Atlanta broad receivers coach Ike Hilliard, a former NFL receiver himself who was Washington’s WRs coach in Pittsburgh from 2020-21. Atlanta additionally appears poised for a full offensive overhaul this season, and Washington would possibly be capable to contribute along with his palms and talent as a deep-ball risk.
