ESPN.com · Jan 15, 2016
Redskins face decisions on restricted FAs Tom Compton, Duke Ihenacho
ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins not only have 16 unrestricted free agents, they also have five players who face another form of free agency -- two who will be restricted and three exclusive rights.
To be a restricted free agent, you need to have three accrued seasons; anything less and you’re considered exclusive rights.
Here’s a look at the Redskins' other pending free agents:
Restricted free agents
OL Tom Compton: He’s a backup, but one who showed he could help in multiple ways in a pinch. Compton’s main role this season was serving as an extra tight end. He’s mostly a tackle, though he has played some guard in the past (not his strength).
