To me, I don't think that means anything. The contract is only guaranteed if he is injured, so if the Redskins cut him after the season before the new league year begins, they don't owe him anything or have a cap penalty. I don't know why they didn't just let the option go and franchise him, so I guess it's because they want him going in with confidence instead of being a lame duck QB.
I still think we are trading down- I'd draft Beasley at #5, who I am really high on, but I think it's going to be a moot point.