Will head coach Ron Rivera want to use a roster spot for a returner only? Sure, he did in 2022, but numbers could be tight at other positions, such as the offensive line, defensive line and the secondary.
Erickson has proven he can help at wide receiver, as he caught a career-high 43 passes in 2019 with Cincinnati. If depth is light at wideout due to injury, Erickson can be a capable fill-in.
Erickson is guaranteed nothing come training camp. However, it’s almost a certainty Washington found its return man for 2022 Wednesday unless Milne proves he can capably handle both roles in