While many consider Brian Orakpo's time in the nation's capital to be all but over, the two sides are at least talking.
The Washington Redskins spoke to Orakpo's agent at the combine and expressed interest in bringing him back, according to John Keim of ESPN.
Washington placed the franchise tag on Orakpo last offseason after failing to agree on a long-term deal. He posted 10 sacks in 2013, but managed only a half-sack last season in seven games, before suffering a pectoral injury.
The market may be smaller for Orakpo this year given his difficult campaign, but, when healthy, he has proven to be a formidable pass-rusher.