Redskins GM Scot McCloughan Missing 2017 NFL Combine Due to Family Death

Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan won't attend the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine as he deals with a death in the family, the Washington Post's Mike Jones reported Wednesday.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported McCloughan is dealing with the death of his 100-year-old grandmother.

Washington president Bruce Allen told reporters McCloughan "is dealing with family matters" and will return to the team "just as soon as things are handled."

On Thursday, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported McCloughan is watching film and preparing for the NFL draft and free agency.

The combine began Tuesday in Indianapolis and runs through Monday. The team has yet to announce who will replace McCloughan.

Jones wrote this year's draft will be important for McCloughan:

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McCloughan has been under scrutiny this offseason because of the mixed results of last year's draft and the past two free agent classes. Team president Bruce Allen has restricted McCloughan from speaking to the media this offseason, denying interview requests for McCloughan at the Senior Bowl in January and leading up to the Combine.

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McCloughan and the team's front office have also been engaged in ongoing contract negotiations with quarterback Kirk Cousins and have placed the exclusive franchise tag on him, which will pay Cousins $23.94 million in 2017, per ESPN.com's John Keim.

The Redskins have 10 picks in the 2017 draft, and they'll be on the clock with the 17th selection in the first round.