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April 15, 1986

The Washington Redskins signed five free agents and a...

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Redskins signed five free agents and a sixth agreed to a contract, the team announced Wednesday.

Kicker Steve Willis has agreed to terms and is expected to sign a contract.

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Those who did sign are linebackers Doug Barnett and Joe Krakoski, wide receivers Duane Gunn and Nathan Harris, and defensive back Allanda Smith.

Barnett played two games for Washington last season as a long snapper and Krakoski signed with the Redskins for one week last October, but did not play.

All six players are expected to participate in the team's mini-camp at Redskin Park in Herndon, Va., May 12-17.

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