The Washington Redskins signed veteran tight end Vernon Davis to a one-year deal Thursday. Here’s what the move means:
Tight end overview: The Redskins now have four capable tight ends with Davis on the roster along with Jordan Reed, Niles Paul and Logan Paulsen -- plus another one they like as a developmental guy in Marcel Jensen. They also have Derek Carrier, but he tore multiple ligaments in his knee in December and is no lock to be ready when the season begins -- and perhaps not even until the midway point.