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Redskins' Jay Gruden says Santana Moss could return in 2015

Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Santana Moss acknowledged after last season that it may be time to walk away from the game, but Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said the team is open to bringing the veteran wide receiver back.

"We're keeping a close eye on Santana," Gruden said at the NFL owners meetings, according to John Keim of ESPN.com. "You know, that's something that we know where Santana is and he knows where we are, and something may work out down the road."

Moss's future with the team will likely be determined by what Washington does at the receiver position over the next month or so. The 35-year-old was used sparingly last season and would likely enter a similar situation if he returned to the team, but Gruden still sees value in him.

"I could always play with Santana. Santana's a great person," Gruden said. "He's great in the locker room for us. He knows all the positions. I know he's going to be in great shape, and I would not hesitate one bit to call him."

Moss joined the Redskins in 2005 after spending the first four seasons of his career with the New York Jets. He admitted in December that calling it quits after a 4-12 season is not the ideal way to go out.

"What player wants to go out the way I went out this year? Nobody does," he said. "I'll always be prepared to make it another run, but I'm trying to win, man. That's the only reason I'm still playing. 

"All the accolades is in the past, it's been done. ... I never want to leave this place. Hopefully I'll continue to be part of this place. ... What (owner Dan) Snyder has meant to me and my family has meant the world. I love this organization. When I came here in '05, it was a blessing in disguise."

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