NFL Rumors: Redskins Discussed Signing Greg Hardy; Josh Norman Approves
Injuries, suspensions and underperformance can force teams to make moves they otherwise wouldn’t.
ESPN’s Ed Werder reported in May there was virtually no interest in Greg Hardy, who is coming off a disappointing season with the Dallas Cowboys in which the beleaguered defensive end remained a headache. Things might be changing, though, as Werder reported Tuesday that the Washington Redskins have had internal discussions about whether to sign Hardy.
The Redskins just lost outside linebacker Junior Galette for the season after he tore his right Achilles tendon during football drills Sunday. Galette also missed the entire 2015 season with a torn left Achilles, but he was supposed to be ready for the start of training camp and losing him reportedly is forcing Washington to consider other veteran options, including Hardy.
Hardy could have some support within the Redskins organization, too, as Washington cornerback Josh Norman would endorse signing the 2013 Pro Bowl selection based on his experience with him on the field and in the locker room, sources told Werder. Norman and Hardy played together with the Carolina Panthers from 2012 through 2014.
Hardy, who allegedly assaulted his girlfriend in 2014, missed almost all of that season while on the commissioner’s exempt list as his domestic violence case played out. He then signed with the Cowboys and was suspended four games (reduced from 10) last season before making an underwhelming return to the gridiron.
Hardy, who turns 28 this week, recorded 26 sacks with the Panthers between the 2012 and 2013 seasons. He totaled just six sacks in 12 games with the Cowboys last season.
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