Pierre Garcon Contract: Latest News, Speculation on Negotiations with Redskins

March 7, 2016   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

Washington and wide receiver Pierre Garcon are considering a possible contract extension aimed at lowering his 2016 cap figure. 
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Garcon May Re-Up in WAS Beyond 2016 Monday, March 7 Rich Tandler of Real Redskins reported there is "buzz" about an extension, though it's unclear how far negotiations have gotten. Garcon, 29, is headed into the last season of a five-year, $42.5 million deal he signed with Washington in 2012. He carries a cap hold of $10.2 million and a dead-money total of $2.2 million for 2016, so Washington could save $8 million by moving on altogether.
While he's not a $10 million player, Garcon is valuable enough to keep around. He made 72 receptions for 777 yards and six touchdowns, the latter number matching a career high. Kirk Cousins regularly used Garcon and tight end Jordan Reed as his safety valves underneath while DeSean Jackson stretched the field.
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