NFL Rumors: Redskins interested in Aqib Talib
By Mike Dyce
New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib is one of the most coveted free agent corners on the market. The Washington Redskins have emerged as a suitor according to Mike Jones of the Washington Post.
From the Washington Post:
"The Redskins have expressed interest in free agent defensive backs Aqib Talib and Mike Mitchell, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.The Redskins aim to upgrade a secondary that struggled last season as Washington yielded 29.9 points a game, which ranked second-highest in the NFL."
Talib is familiar with Redskins defensive backs coach Raheem morris, who was the former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Talib is reportedly seeking a contract that would pay him $9 million to $10 million a season.
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