Kirk Cousins might still help the Washington Redskins. After an offseason approach to free agency that they deemed patient -- others called it frugal -- the Redskins' strategy could yield benefits next season, thanks in part to Cousins.
When Cousins signed a record contract with the Minnesota Vikings during free agency, it meant that the Redskins will likely receive a third-round compensatory pick in the 2019 draft.
As of May 9, any remaining free agents who sign don’t count against the compensatory-pick formula. According to Overthecap.com, the Redskins are in line for four compensatory picks: one in the third round, one in the fifth and two in the sixth.