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WASHINGTON (AP)Kansas City has agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to Washington Dwayne Haskins Washington Redskins Jersey , a move that spells the end of Kirk Cousins’ time with the Redskins and hands the Chiefs’ job to Patrick Mahomes. Two people with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed the move to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because the transaction can’t be completed until the start of the new league year in March. One person told the AP the Redskins had agreed to a four-year extension with Smith, who had one year left on his contract. Smith, who turns 34 in May, spent the past five seasons with the Chiefs, leading them to the playoffs four times while throwing for 102 touchdowns and 33 interceptions. He carries a $17 million salary-cap hit for 2018. Kansas City saves cap space and can turn to Mahomes, the 10th pick in last year’s draft out of Texas Tech, as its new starter. Smith becomes Washington’s new franchise quarterback after throwing for 31,888 yards and 183 touchdowns in 12 NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and Chiefs. Smith is ”one of the best competitors and teammates I’ve ever been around,” Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce posted on Twitter. ”Someone who I owe a lot of my success to, and a guy that’s been a class act through all the ups n downs.” The Redskins acquired Smith and signed him to the kind of long-term deal they balked at with Cousins, who became the first QB to play back-to-back seasons on the franchise tag. Cousins can become a free agent next month at age 29. ”Nothing really surprises me anymore,” Redskins tight end Niles Paul tweeted . Former Redskins QB Robert Griffin III tweeted : ”Some how…Some way…they will blame this on me. No doubt.” Cousins, drafted by the Redskins in the fourth round out of Michigan State in 2012 – the same year they traded up to Griffin with the No 2 pick – likely leaves Washington with the fourth-most passing yards in franchise history, more than 16,000. Under coach Jay Gruden Cheap Dwayne Haskins Jersey , Cousins became the first Redskins QB to start all 16 games for three consecutive seasons. He threw for at least 4,000 yards in each, while totaling 81 touchdowns and 36 interceptions. But Washington only played in one playoff game during that span, going 9-7, 8-7-1 and, most recently, 7-9 in Cousins’ time as a starter. Cousins has been the biggest question hovering over Washington’s offseason – and, indeed, hovering over the whole organization for a couple of years as the team failed to sign him to a long-term deal. According to ESPN, Washington is sending a third-round draft pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller to Kansas City in the trade, which cannot be finalized until March 14. The Kansas City Star first reported the deal. This is the second time a team coached by Andy Reid has traded a 33-year-old QB to the Redskins. Reid’s Philadelphia Eagles dealt Donovan McNabb to Washington in 2010 for second- and third-round picks. — AP Sports Writer Dave Skretta and Pro Football Writer Howard Fendrich contributed to this report. — Hogs Haven takes a look at 2019 NFL Draft prospects who could contribute to the Redskins"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Looks Like Someone Has A Sixpack Of The MondaysDaily SlopRedskins RecapsEDTShareTweetShareShareKhalen Saunders Offers Starter Potential at Defensive Tackle.Should a High Draft Pick Be Used on Him?Mike Granse-USA TODAY SportsKhalen Saunders, DTSchool:Western Illinois University | Conference:Missouri Valley Football ConferenceCollege Experience: RS Senior | Age: 22Height / Weight: 6’0” / 324 lbsProjected Draft Status:3rd - 4th RoundPlayer Comparison:Poona FordCollege StatisticsData courtesy of HERO Sports.Player OverviewIt wasn’t necessarily football that put Khalen Saunders on the map. It was a video of him, a 320-pound man, doing a backflip that went viral.However, Saunders deserves attention on the football field.The high school football player Dwayne Haskins Washington Redskins Jersey ,wrestler, and shot putter from St. Louis made an immediate impact at Western Illinois in his redshirt freshman year by playing in all 13 games. After a productive junior year with 7.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss, Saunders saw a ton of double teams his senior year.No matter, Saunders was still named an FCS All-American this past season.Invited to the Senior Bowl, Saunders held his own against superior competition and was named a Defensive Player of the Week.Spending the week in Mobile meant missing the birth of his first child, but family is important to Saunders.He sees football as his opportunity to take care of his family.Though his combine numbers aren’t eye-popping, Saunders has a rare blend of power, quickness, and agility for a man his size.StrengthsGreat athleticism that he uses it to exploit gaps or beat blockers in space.Western Illinois even rushed him off the edge from a two point stance, ran him on the goal line, and threw him a touchdown pass.Powerful upper body.Can be seen throwing offensive lineman aside to pursue the ball carrier or quarterback.Shows good burst to close on ball carriers.Has a high motor and chases plays sideline to sideline and down the field.WeaknessesTechnique needs work. Can win with swim move, but doesn’t have a feel for how to use moves.Becomes ineffective if he can’t win with power or quickness.Despite being short, can play too high, lose leverage, and allow blockers to get there hands on him. Couple that with short arms and he has trouble getting off those blocks.Has trouble anchoring and needs use his lower body to generate more power.Doesn’t snap his hips and drive through offensive linemen.Looks fatigued late in games.Could be conditioning Dwayne Haskins Jersey 2019 , but it might be because coaches don’t take him off the field given his impact.Let’s go to the video tapeHow He Fits On The RedskinsIt’s easy to look at the defensive line and think it’s set:two first rounders in Johnathan Allen and Da’ron Payne and a gem of a 5th round pick in Matt Ioannidis.But, the depth behind them can be improved.Settle showed promise in the preseason, but did not have much impact during the regular season.McGee and Brantley are both expendable.It’s possible we look for a veteran in free agency to add to the group or target a prospect in the draft, maybe both.Saunders is short for the position and needs to be better and more consistent with his technique.But if there is a coach out there that can marry his physical abilities with proper technique, it’s Jim Tomsula.If we continue to play nickel the majority of the time and have a one-gap front, Saunders could fit the scheme nicely.His athleticism would be complementary to our starters and allow them to come off the field and stay fresh.Not too mention that if he can master the fundamentals of the position, he could become a starter.Because of that, some project he’ll be drafted in Round 2.To answer the question in the title, Round 2 is early for me and while I think he’ll go in Round 3, I think we have too many holes in the roster to draft defensive line before Day 3.If the team believes in a true best player available philosophy, Saunders is a prospect to consider to enhance the defensive line.