Extending Everett

Lost in another loss for the Washington Redskins, the team announced just before their final game until after the bye week, that they had signed safety and special teams’ standout, Deshazor Everett to a multi-year extension.

#Redskins sign Deshazor Everett to an extension.

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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 3, 2019

Everett missed Sunday’s loss in Buffalo with a ankle injury. He’s missed the last four games and his status for November 17 against the New York Jets is unclear.

Everett reportedly signed a three-year deal with Washington per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Prior to the game on Saturday, the #Redskins signed S and special teamer Deshazor Everett to a 3-year contract extension worth $6M base, source said. There are additional incentives, as well.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2019

Everett has played on 114 special teams’ snaps in his five games.

According to ProFootballFocus.com (PFF), Everett has graded as a 61.4/100 player on various special teams’ units while making five tackles. He’s played 1,197 snaps on specials in his five-year career with the Redskins.

Everett is also a rotational safety who struggles in pass coverage, which has led to a 28.5/100 grade from PFF over 30 defensive snaps.

This move won't move the needle in any way, but Everett is a much needed piece of the core and his injury has also allowed Troy Apke to gain experience and flourish a bit in his second year.