Redskins add WR Garcon of Mount Union

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins moved aggressively in the first minutes of free agency today to find some targets for Robert Griffin III, agreeing to terms with Pierre Garcon and pursuing Josh Morgan.

Garcon’s deal is a blockbuster: five years for $42.5 million with about $21.5 million guaranteed, according to Fox Sports. Carriker agreed to return for $20 million over four years, with $7 million guaranteed.

“I wanted you all to hear it from me 1st before u saw it on the news... I will be signing with the Washington Redskins and I’m very excited about the opportunity in front of me,” Garcon posted on his Facebook page less than an hour after the 4 p.m. start of the free agency period.

Garcon had 188 catches for 16 touchdowns and a 13.4-yard average in four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. Last year he had 70 receptions for 947 yards and six TDs as Indianapolis finished 2-14.