Redskins Sign DeAngelo Hall
November 7, 2008 by David Kindervater
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As predicted, former Oakland Raiders defensive back DeAngelo Hall wasn’t on the free agent market for long. DeAngelo agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins today and if he passes a physical, he’ll be in uniform for the Redskins-Cowboys game November 16. The Skins are on a bye this weekend. DeAngelo’s agent, Joel Segal, was the only one offering a comment:
“He’s excited to be coming home, he’s a Virginia Tech guy.”
DeAngelo should compliment a Redskins secondary that includes top-notch DBs like Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot and Shawn Springs. They’ve all had their share of injuries this season, but the Skins anticipate Shawn will return to the lineup after the bye. He’s been out for a month with a calf injury. If they’re all healthy at the same time, this will be a great defensive backfield.
As far as DeAngelo is concerned, he will have to improve upon his less-than-stellar performances in Oakland. According to data compiled by STATS, he gave up more yards than any defender this season and was tied for third worst in catches allowed. Hardly worthy of the $1 million/game he was making, but in his defense, he really hasn’t been close to 100% most of that time. If he can get healthy, he should return to his Pro Bowl form of 2005 and 2006. He’s only 24-years-old and has a lot of football left. The Redskins were wise to give him the opportunity to resurrect his career.
Source: Redskins.com
