The Washington Redskins have added a few veterans on defense, but the secondary is still riddled with the same question marks as it was last season.
The Redskins have agreed to bring back strong safety Brandon Meriweather on a one-year contract, according to multiple reports.
Meriweather, 30, started 13 games in an overmatched defensive backfield last season, totaling 69 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble. After gaining a reputation as a head hunter, he had a two-game suspension reduced to one.
Although he fills a much-needed enforcer role in Jim Haslett's defense, Meriweather has long been inconsistent in coverage.
The veteran will have to hold off 2013 fourth-round draft pick Phillip Thomas, who missed all of last season with a Lisfranc injury.
Bringing back Meriweather shouldn't preclude the Redskins from also signing former Steelers free safety Ryan Clark, who reportedly has engaged in contract talks with the team.
Whether or not the Redskins add a declining Clark to the mix, safety will once again be a weak spot for Haslett's unit.
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