The Minnesota Vikings have traded defensive end Erasmus James to the Washington Redskins for a seventh round draft pick.

It had originally been reported that the Vikings had cut James, but they thought better of it when they received an offer from the Redskins.

The Redskins are very weak along the defensive line and were unable to address that need via free agency or the draft., so they hope James can help out.

Washington hopes that James can stay healthy and fulfill the potential that once made him a first round draft pick.