Denver Broncos To Trade Case Keenum To Washington Redskins

By Romi Bean and Michael Spencer

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms on a trade to send Case Keenum to the Washington Redskins. The Broncos will also send over their 2020 7th round pick. Denver will receive the Redskins 6th round pick in 2020.

Keenum was due $7 million guaranteed this season. Washington will pick up $3.5 million of that. The Broncos will pay Keenum a $500,000 restructuring bonus and the remaining $3.5 million of his salary.

Washington is in need of a QB after losing Alex Smith to a gruesome leg injury last season. The Redskins will be Keenum's fifth team since joining the league in 2012.

The deal cannot become official until March 13.

Keenum started 16 games for the Broncos in 2018. He had a 6-10 record as a starter completing 62.3 percent of his passes for 3890 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also threw 15 interceptions.

Romi Bean is a sports anchor and reporter at CBS4. Connect with Romi on Twitter @Romi_Bean.

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