After ten years with WFT, Ryan Kerrigan is likely to play elsewhere. Where ever he lands, the veteran wants to be a first-stringer, as Sam Fortier of the Washington Post writes.
“I definitely want to be a starter,” Kerrigan said. “I mean, I think any player would say that. I don’t think anybody just wants to settle for being a role player or a reserve player…I’ve got to really be open-minded to several factors and open-minded to all teams, and that’s kind of what I plan to do. I definitely feel like I’ve still got a lot of ball in me, a lot of good productive years ahead.”
Kerrigan’s playing time went gone down considerably in 2020, ending the year with just 5.5 sacks in 38% of the team’s snaps. He’ll turn 33 in August, but he believes he has a year or two of good football left. It’s hard to see Kerrigan anointed as a starter for an otherwise healthy contender, but there are plenty of teams that could use his veteran guidance.
Kerrigan is Washington’s all-time leader in sacks, but he’ll be happy to get a fresh start. WFT couldn’t find a trade for him before the deadline — now, he’ll get to pick his own club.
Washington Redskins
Only one year with the football team technically
Very underrated player because he spent his entire career with that dysfunctional franchise. He’s a HOFer in my opinion. Hope he finds a place with a real contender that gives him a legit shot at a ring.
Yessir I hope so also. Always liked him, im a ravens fan. I believe he can still start, they kinda got all younger on the side of the ball/plus new coach. Seattle, Dallas, Baltimore, Saints, Philly, 49ers, K.C., Bucs, Rams etc all good teams. A few of them hit a wall with the injury bug this year but, hey it happens.
If JPP walks in the off season I would love to see Kerrigan playing LOLB in pewter and red for my Bucs. I love this dude.
Redskins will re-sign him.
He’d be a good fit with the Browns on the other side of Garrett if they’d rather use their first rounder somewhere else. He’d probably get a lot of one-on-one matchups too.
Exactly what I’m hoping for.
Go to Buffalo please.
Bring him back for another year. He’s a true Redskin. I’d love to see him get on the ring of fame.
5.5 sacks in 33% of snaps isn’t a step down in production, just volume. Kerrigan is a baller
Come home big fella! Justin Houston is done and we need some Muncie Central Bearcat magic on Indy!