Redskins reportedly retain Jon Bostic

March 16, 2020

by Steve Thomas

ESPN’s Field Yates first reported via Twitter that the Redskins have made their first move of the free agent “tampering” season by re-signing linebacker Jonathan Bostic, who served as a 3 – 4 inside linebacker last season:

The Redskins are expected to retain LB Jon Bostic on a two-year deal with a base value of $5M and $1.75M guaranteed. He was a solid contributor for them last season.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2020

If Yates’ contract figures are correct, this contract will provide a measure of stability at middle linebacker in the team’s new 4 – 3 defense at a bargain-basement price.

The Athletic’s Ben Standig and ESPN’s Ian Rapoport both confirmed the news, and claimed the contract has a total value of $6.6M:

Can confirm Jon Bostic is back with Washington. Two years, $6.6 million.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 16, 2020

The #Redskins are re-signing LB Jon Bostic on a 2-year deal worth $6.6M, sources say.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Bostic played in all 16 games last season and made with 105 tackles (tied with rookie Cole Holcomb for second-most behind safety Landon Collins), including 56 solo tackles, 1 sack, and 1 interception.