The Redskins will sign free agent defensive tackle Terrell McClain to a four-year, $21MM+ deal, tweets Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post.
One of the more underrated free agents on the board, McClain witness no shortage of interest during the legal tampering period. The 49ers, Seahawks, Falcons, and Dolphins were all thought to have been eyeing McClain, while the Cowboys were also hoping to re-sign him. With that level of interest around the league, McClain was able to garner an annual salary north of $5MM.
McClain, 28, is coming off the best season of his career, as he started more 12 or more games for the first time since 2012. In 15 starts, McClain put up 39 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. PFR ranked him as the No. 11 free agent interior defender.