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Redskins, Tight End Yoder Agree to Contract Terms
Wednesday, March 14, 2007; Page E02
The Washington Redskins agreed to contract terms with free agent tight end Todd Yoder, according to his agent, Tim Irwin, making him a leading candidate to serve as Chris Cooley's primary backup.
The three-year deal, with base salaries believed to be near the veteran minimum, is likely to be announced by the team in the coming days and ends weeks of conversations between the sides.
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Yoder, who turns 29 next week, was signed by Washington last September and assumed a larger role in the second half of the season after a season-ending injury to tight end Christian Fauria. Yoder missed all of 2005 because of a knee injury. He entered the league in 2000 with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt.
Yoder caught his only pass in Washington's 10th game last season -- a touchdown from Jason Campbell at Tampa Bay-- but at 6 feet 4, 262 pounds, filled a blocking role in two-tight end formations.
Yoder has 29 catches for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns in his career. The Redskins could still look for additional talent at tight end, as the club hopes to get Cooley even more involved in the downfield passing attack next season.
The Redskins are continuing to monitor veteran free agent offensive linemen after the departure of starting left guard Derrick Dockery, but few proven players remain on the market.
-- Jason La Canfora
