The Facts:
The Redskins have not ruled out pursuing Mitchell, a 2001 first-round pick released by the Eagles on Friday, but sources said the team had not contacted the four-year veteran. In response to media inquiries about Mitchell, the Redskins issued a brief release: "He will be evaluated just like every other player who hits the waiver wire. If we have interest, we will contact him."
Reported by the Washington Post
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Redskins already have a logjam at receiver with Santana Moss, David Patten, Taylor Jacobs, James Thrash and Darnerien McCants. Rod Gardner remains in limbo after the club was unable to trade him before April's draft, but head coach Joe Gibbs said Thursday that he is "skeptical" about Gardner returning for the 2005 season. ... Other teams in need of help at wideout include Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Kansas City, San Francisco and Denver.
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