James Washington Signs One-Year Deal In Dallas

[Steeler Nation]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their third wide receiver in less than 24 hours. This time its James Washington heading to Dallas on a one-year contract.

Former Steelers’ WR James Washington is going back to his home state of Texas and signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, per his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2022

Washington was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2018 draft from Oklahoma State.

After having a productive season in 2019 as the Steelers leading receiver he was buried on the depth charts by Chase Claypool, and Ray Ray McCloud. Washington reportedly asked for a trade prior to the 2021 season, but Mike Tomlin denied that he had requested a trade. Either way the Steelers didn’t grant his request.

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[BamaSteeler52]

Our starting WRs
DJ, Claypool and Gunner

 

[Coach]

Do we get a comp pick next year?

 

[KStilley]

I'm sure like most of us, the Steelers had much higher expectations. He had that decent season and then became an afterthought. I certainly don't know what led to this, he didn't seem to be a malcontent but did ask for a trade which if true I can't blame him. He wasnt the fastest or quickest but seemed to come down with the ball on the 50/50 catch more often than not and was productive in 2019. I'm not pouting about his departure but I'd really like the inside scoop on why he was relegated to little use. If they weren't going to use him why not accommodate him and see if you can get something.

 

[Wolf44]

Do we get a comp pick next year?

With all the guys we are signing I doubt it.

 

[KStilley]

Do we get a comp pick next year?

I'm guessing the first comp pick of the third round

 

[slashsteel]

Our starting WRs
DJ, Claypool and Gunner

If the games began today....which they don't.

 

[Coach]

He was a waste of a 2nd round pick back then and I'd be surprised if we get a 4th round comp pick for him now. Best guess a 6th round comp pick

 

[KStilley]

Coach, we're not getting anything for him.

 

[BamaSteeler52]

Yeah... It was a joke so I know.

If the games began today....which they don't.

 

[KStilley]

If the games began today....which they don't.

I guess if your in the market for a WR, this year's draft is a good year for it

 

[Coach]

Coach, we're not getting anything for him.

Yep.

 

[SteelerFan448]

He was a waste of a 2nd round pick back then and I'd be surprised if we get a 4th round comp pick for him now. Best guess a 6th round comp pick

He was a good draft pick and they signed too many free agents to get a comp pick next year. Wide receiver also is a top 3 priority for the draft.

 

[BamaSteeler52]

I guess if your in the market for a WR, this year's draft is a good year for it

It is... It looks like a lot of speed and quality.

 

[Steeltime]

Draft a #1 WR at 20 or 52. Problem solved.

 

[slashsteel]

Draft a #1 WR at 20 or 52. Problem solved.

Yep. I fully expect a WR to be picked at one of those spots.

 

[SteelerinMD]

I feel Miller will be a very pleasant surprise. Also think a FA is brought in along with Matthau and they draft a WR in first 3 rounds

 

[SteelerFan448]

Yep. I fully expect a WR to be picked at one of those spots.

With how everything is playing out, it is starting to feel like they'll go DL, CB, or WR over the first two days.

 

[Drink IRON City]

He was a good draft pick and they signed too many free agents to get a comp pick next year. Wide receiver also is a top 3 priority for the draft.

I can see round 2-4 pending on who is there in rnd 2.



Salute the nation

 

[slashsteel]

With how everything is playing out, it is starting to feel like they'll go DL, CB, or WR over the first two days.

I don't think they touch CB early unless value sits there. But sure if the value is there. Wouldn't shock me to see DL then WR or vice versa.

 

[SteelBuckeye]

I can see round 2-4 pending on who is there in rnd 2.



Salute the nation

Nope .. OLAVE (or Wilson) at 1-20. That's what it's going to be.
Ya heard it here first. (Which is of little to no value)

 

[SteelerFan448]

I don't think they touch CB early unless value sits there. But sure if the value is there. Wouldn't shock me to see DL then WR or vice versa.

There is a chance we could have the option of Williams, Olave, Burks, Davis, Wyatt, Booth, and Elam are all available. With the signings at CB, I could see the Steelers sitting back and drafting a developmental prospect later on and focusing on DL and WR.

 

[BamaSteeler52]

I really like Olave...

 

[slashsteel]

There is a chance we could have the option of Williams, Olave, Burks, Davis, Wyatt, Booth, and Elam are all available. With the signings at CB, I could see the Steelers sitting back and drafting a developmental prospect later on and focusing on DL and WR.

Exactly their usual approach BPA at needs.

Needs for now is DL, WR, and SS.

Corner could sneak in there if a number 1 type CB was sitting there.

 

[Shane Falco]

Good for Washington. I hope he finds success there.
I do believe Anthony Miller is inked (at least futures contract) for this year.