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Su'a Cravens traded to Denver Broncos by Redskins

Published: Mar 28, 2018 at 04:50 AM

Kevin Patra

Senior News Writer

The Washington Redskins finally shipped safety Su'a Cravens to the Denver Broncos.

The Redskins traded Cravens to the Broncos for a fifth-round pick, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported, per a source informed of the move. Clubs also swapped fourth- and fifth-round picks. The teams confirmed the move Thursday.

Washington receives Denver's 2018 fourth-round pick (No. 109 overall), two fifth-round picks (Nos. 142 and 163) and a 2020 conditional pick. Along with Cravens, Denver hauls a 2018 fourth-round pick (No. 113 overall) and fifth-round pick (No. 149).

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported during the NFL Scouting Combine that Denver was in talks to acquire the 22-year-old safety.

Weeks later a swap is completed.

Cravens sat out the entire 2017 season on the reserve/left squad list after contemplating retirement amid concussion concerns. Cravens was reinstated in February.

The 2016 second-round pick played well in his rookie season in a hybrid safety/linebacker role, compiling 34 tackles, one sack, five passes defended and an interception. The USC linebacker employs athleticism and versatility that are a commodity in today's NFL.

Cravens' history of concussions put his future in murky territory. If he bounces back, Denver gains a talented, versatile player as Vance Joseph attempts to remake his defense in 2018.

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