Raiders Need to Call Redskins About Possible Quinton Dunbar Trade After Washington Made Him Available
By Karl Rasmussen
A potential late addition to the trade market was made available on Saturday when it was reported that the Redskins had finally agreed to shop cornerback Quinton Dunbar, who had previously expressed his desire to be dealt from the franchise.
Following the news that Dunbar could be available, Mike Mayock should be looking to bring him to Las Vegas and add him to the Raiders' secondary.
Dunbar is on a team-friendly deal that would see him earn $3.25 million in 2020. He carries a $4.42 million cap hit, along with a $1 million dead cap value.
Last year in DC, Dunbar started 11 games and recorded four interceptions, eight pass breakups and 37 tackles. He's featured in 58 games since joining the Redskins as an undrafted free agent out of Florida, making 25 starts and logging nine interceptions.
The Raiders have a need in the secondary, and likely wouldn't have to offer more than a mid-to-late pick in order to acquire the disgruntled DB from the Redskins. With just one season remaining on his deal, Dunbar would be a low-risk acquisition for Las Vegas, who could see what he has to offer in a contract year.
As it stands, Jon Gruden is set to deploy Eli Apple and Trayvon Mullen as the team's starting cornerbacks, though Dunbar would represent an upgrade at the position.