Redskins joining the Jay Cutler bidding?

When big names hit the market, the Redskins always seem to find their way into the rumor mill.

It's no different with Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. Denver is accepting trade offers, citing Cutler's inability to work with new coach Josh McDaniels.

The Redskins already have a young quarterback in Jason Campbell, but his contract expires at the end of the season, and the sides have not been working on an extension. The Broncos would likely want a quarterback as part of any trade involving Cutler - their current backup is Chris Simms, who has thrown just two passes since 2006.

Other teams in the running include Tampa Bay, Detroit, Chicago, Minnesota and the New York Jets.

Redskins Executive Vice President Vinny Cerrato was in meetings regarding the upcoming NFL draft yesterday, and a spokesman said the team would not comment. One week ago, coach Jim Zorn dismissed the rumors at the league meetings in California.

"No, I think that was somebody's blog," he told reporters. "I haven't been involved with that."

The Denver Post reported yesterday that the Redskins were "among the leading candidates" to land Cutler.

The Cutler drama also involves former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, who groomed the quarterback and likely will rejoin the coaching ranks in 2010. Whichever team lands Cutler could have a leg up in attracting Shanahan.

Shanahan was on the golf course while Tuesday's drama played out - he got a hole-in-one.

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The Redskins have agreed to terms with defensive end Phillip Daniels, bringing back a familiar face from the past.

The 36-year-old tore his ACL on the first day of training camp last year, prompting the team to trade for Jason Taylor.

Daniels will rejoin Renaldo Wynn, who signed last month. The two will compete in training camp and potentially against a draft pick or other acquisition.

Other free agent players who have yet to land with teams include linebacker Marcus Washington, center Pete Kendall and linebacker Khary Campbell. The Redskins had indicated that they would like to re-sign these players, but it would have to be at prices that made sense for the team, given its small remaining salary-cap space.

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