Report: Washington preparing to swing big on QB in offseason

The Washington Football Team is preparing to take a major swing at landing an established quarterback this offseason, sources told Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.

Washington is set to enter the offseason with more than $40 million in cap space and has the 11th overall pick to use as a possible trade chip. The team faced a similar situation last year and came away with Ryan Fitzpatrick on a one-year contract and Taylor Heinicke on a two-year deal.

Despite a solid offensive line and a star receiver in Terry McLaurin, Washington's passing offense ranked 21st in 2021. Heinicke started most of the games with Fitzpatrick injured.

Washington reportedly offered first- and third-round picks for Matthew Stafford last year, but the Detroit Lions traded him to the Los Angeles Rams.

Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson, and Aaron Rodgers are among the quarterbacks who could become available on the trade market this offseason.