Barry Cofield wanted his fair chance to secure his future. He got it, and apparently his future is in Washington.

According to a report from FOX 31 in Denver, Cofield has agreed to terms with the Redskins and will sign with the team on Friday. Rich Campbell of The Washington Times says it's a six-year, $36-million deal with $12.5 million guaranteed, meaning Cofield's time with the Giants is over after five seasons that included a few serious injuries, a near-trade to the Saints and a financially-frustrating 2010 season.

Cofield, 27, who said in an interview with The Star-Ledger on Monday he did not think the Giants would be able to match offers from elsewhere. Apparently, he was correct in that assumption.

Cofield's exit opens the door for the Giants' last two second-round picks, Linval Joseph and Marvin Austin, to secure some playing time next to Chris Canty. A veteran free agent might be added as well, but Joseph and Austin could very well determine whether the Giants were wise to allow Cofield to leave.

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