The Washington Redskins acquired safety Dashon Goldson in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Washington gets Goldson and the Buccaneers seventh-round draft pick in 2016, while the Buccaneers get Washington’s sixth-round draft pick in 2016. Goldson signed a five-year, $41.25 million contract with the Buccaneers as a free agent in 2013. That deal had $18 million in guaranteed money. He will make $7.5 million in base salary this year, with $4 million guaranteed which will probably be paid by the Buccaneers.
"To Buc Nation, I'm sorry things didn't workout the way we both wanted them to," Goldson wrote on Twitter. "If you haven't heard I'll be pursuing my goals now with the Washington Redskins. I've learned a lot in the 2 yrs spent there and it has been an honor to be part of the Buc nation, to play for the buccaneers and share my time with the community."
Goldson was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2007. He had been with the Buccaneers for the last two years. In two seasons with the Buccaneers he had 151 tackles, nine defended passes, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception, according to Fox Sports. He made the Pro Bowl in 2011 and 2012.
Goldson joins defensive end Michael Johnson, tackle Anthony Collins, and quarterback Josh McCown as players that the Buccaneers have parted ways with since the end of 2014. He will be replaced by Chris Conte who recently signed with the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers will also have Bradley McDougald at safety.