WR Mitchell will try his chance with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are not actually in need of a new wide receiver, but they just feel like trying more options before the game days. Therefore, former Washington Redskins wide receiver Marko Mitchell got his chance to see if he can receive some passes from the big-name quarterback in No.4 Brett Favre jersey.

Before he was invited to Minnesota, Mitchell was just claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. The former seventh-round draft pick began his NFL career by joining the Redskins in 2009 during the draft. He was productive enough for the Redskins last summer and many people believed that he was talented and could develop into a great wide receiver. However, as a rookie, Mitchell could hardly compete for much playing time with a team full of veterans. After having only appearance in ten games during 2009 regular season, Mitchell was eventually released by the Redskins shortly after the team brought in younger receivers after the 2010 NFL draft.

Mitchell was firstly signed by the Lions, who waived him a few days later, and now the Vikings also want to try the second-year pro out to see what he can to for the team. With a height of 6-4 and weight of 218 pounds, Mitchell is believed to be better as a running back. But anyway, he is going to try his chance as receiver before considering turning to a back.

Saints OT Jammal Brown could be traded to Redskins

Remaining a restricted free agent, the New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jammal Brown now has a new choice if what he wants is to be traded out of the Saints. In need of an experienced offensive tackle, the Washington Redskins recently contacted the Saints about possible trade for the five-year veteran Brown.

As a two-time Pro Bowl and all-pro offensive tackle, Brown is a much better chance than a new player in draft and could offer the immediate help the Redskins need at the moment although he missed the entire 2009 season after a hip surgery to repair a sports hernia. The advantage of adding him is that he is only 29 years old and showed enough ability to lead the tackle group during the years he was healthy.

On the Saints side, they would be willing to trade Brown for some good picks in draft. They have already offered a one-year qualifying offer of $3.619 million to the restricted free agent but Brown just has not yet singed it, causing a lot to guess that he may plan to take off the Saints jersey through a proper trade with some team he is willing to stay for the rest of his career. What makes the trade more possible, The Saints did not suffer any letdown while there was no Brown on the offensive line and replacement starter Jermon Bushrod managed to allow only 20 sacks in the regular season.