NTs on roster: Barry Cofield, Chris Baker, Truck Neild, Projected final roster: Barry Cofield, Truck Neild. He was basically thrown into the mix and didn't really begin to understand the defense until about Week 7 or 8. And finally, bringing up the rear, is probably my favorite story of the entire offseason. Returners on roster: Brandon Banks, Jordan Bernstine, Aldrick Robinson, Projected final roster: Brandon Banks, Aldrick Robinson. I did, however, praise Garner throughout last season while playing very well in OSU's spread offense. And that couldn't be any more true when talking about the Redskins. 07/28/2012: The Washington Redskins claimed Dezmon Briscoe from the Buccaneers. Coaches like Gettis' athleticism, and he can play guard or sub at center. And being that he's undersized and strictly used as a kick returner, there simply isn't enough room for a player without versatility this year. Looking forward, 2012 is as important a season the Redskins have had in over 20 years. The Redskins landed him and brought him in as a sizable (6'2") camp project after watching him haul in six touchdowns during his rookie season last year. And assuming he stays healthy, there's no doubt he makes the roster. The Redskins could still bring in a free agent to test Gano, but it seems unlikely if Rackers couldn't get it done. A franchise quarterback has finally arrived; offensive playmakers are beginning the climb to their prime, and the defense is becoming a solid unit from the trench back. He was efficient last year and will likely stay with the team. That is, of course, barring the unexpected. Over the past several years, Reed Doughty has found himself on the Redskins roster regardless of scheme, coach or coordinator. This will attempt to fill those holes and project the 2011-12 starting lineup for the Washington Redskins . At one point, local product Tanard Jackson was a rising star in Tampa Bay. Not necessarily from a talent perspective as a returner, but in the sense that he needs to prove he can contribute at another position. Williams was then forced to miss the Redskins' last four games as part of a suspension for failing the league's substance abuse policy. As a rookie last season, Ryan Kerrigan proved that converting from a down lineman to a stand-up edge linebacker is easy, and he earned recognition as a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate. Sav Rocca returns as one of the more effective punters in the league, and the Redskins are lucky to have him. Not only was he outmatched in terms of skill during the preseason, but he had a fumble that Mike Shanahan was visibly angry with. With four spots generally locked at receiver, the position was one of the toughest competitions. And I love it. RBs on roster: Antwon Bailey, Lennon Creer, Tristan Davis, Tim Hightower, Roy Helu, Evan Royster, Alfred Morris, Darrel Young, Dorson Bryce, Offseason additions: Antwon Bailey, Lennon Creer, Alfred Morris, Dorson Bryce, Projected final roster: Roy Helu, Evan Royster, Tim Hightower, Darrel Young. 2012 Washington Redskins Statistics & Players: 10-6 (po:0-1) (1st in NFC East), Coach: Mike Shanahan, ProBowl: Alexander, Fletcher, Griffin, Kerrigan, Williams He has the size to play the position and his practices have been impressive so far, but Baker is beat out by Neild's experience from last season. Throughout camp so far, Williams looks to have returned to midseason form from a year ago, and I expect him to really take off this season and place his name on the list of some the league's best young tackles. The Redskins have holes all over their roster. And even without surgery, how can anyone rely on him for 16 games? Since before the rookie was even signed to his deal, head coach Mike Shanahan made it clear that Robert Griffin III was the Redskins' starting quarterback. 07/25/2012: The Washington Redskins signed fullback Dorson Bryce. All rights reserved. I wouldn't go as far to say Graham Gano is a favorite, but fans are at least familiar with him. It would be nice if Lewis could somehow land on the practice squad. It's just a matter of being consistent. And worst case scenario, veteran Tyler Polumbus is a decent fill-in at right tackle. Not to beat a dead horse, but the Redskins offensive line this season is solely dependent on health. As a late-round rookie, Neild did perform well when on the field, and I would think he's the favorite to backup Cofield again this season. Fellow safety Reed Doughty has found a way to stay on a roster regardless of coordinator or scheme for years. Instead, coaches will likely find a way to get Banks the ball in space on offense and allow him to go make a play. For any fan under the age of 25, this season is undoubtedly the most exciting and highly-anticipated season of Washington Redskins football you've ever been a part of. While many had questions regarding Gano's inconsistency, it seemed like everyone had answers confirming Cundiff's habit of choking. After spending all nine seasons of his NFL career in Washington, Cooley was released on Tuesday. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, one spot before the Redskins selected Robert Griffin III, left $64 million on the table by retiring. For the first time, Griffin'… Likely positioned as the Redskins starting tight end is Fred Davis. But he joined too late to have a legitimate chance. You can see Cooley's statement here, from right after the news was handed down. Being strictly a kick returner isn't what keeps Banks on the roster. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Things won't be easy for the young man, but his future appears bright. John Keim of the Washington Examiner has confirmed that wide receiver Brandon Banks will make the Washington Redskins' 2012 roster.. With projected starter Darrel Young going down with a strained hammy, Bryce was signed to fill in during camp. His technique had improved, his hand placement was more strategic and his athleticism continued to be a natural characteristic of his game. And when it comes to Shanahan's system, having a stable of capable runners is a whole lot better than staking all confidence in one guy. For all team transactions prior to July 24, visit this Redskins team link. (via insider Chris Russell, @Russellmania980). The undrafted free agent from East Carolina was one of favorite rookies coming into this season. However, there have also been talks of Alexander being used at tight end. And given that his pass-rushing skills could improve, he has the potential to be very good in just a few short years. After being forced to watch our beloved Redskins stink it up for more than two decades amongst numerous coaches and quarterbacks, a dictatorship and an embarrassing number of playoff appearances, there is finally something to look forward to. Perhaps the rookie was thought to be a practice squad guy this season, but showing up in practice gives coaches enough to find him a spot on the roster at a position that isn't exactly deep. 07/24/2012: The Washington Redskins signed cornerback David Jones. Ideally, Shanahan would move into the regular season with only Griffin and Cousins. All team transactions will be reported directly and exclusively from the Redskins' team website. Originally joining the team after spending time under Raheem Morris in Tampa, Lee was thought to bring depth to the tackle position. Even with unexpected injuries hitting the backfield, the rookie out of Syracuse had very little chance of making the roster. Training camp isn't for three months and roster cuts won't happen until September, still, the outline of a newly shaped Redskins roster is starting to appear. From strictly an athleticism and size standpoint, I think the spot would go to Gettis. Trent was originally claimed off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Through camp so far, both Rex Grossman and Kirk Cousins have struggled. It's not necessarily that the Redskins couldn't place Brown on a list and recall him after Week 6, because his talent (when healthy) is worth that much. Kirkland wasn't enough in practice to warrant him any extra time. this link will be used as the only news source. Nick Sunberg is Nick Sundberg. With both of these guys healthy, the Redskins are equipped with one of the better young rush-linebacker tandems in the league. One of the more interesting camp battles will take place at the running back position, as second-year guys Roy Helu and Evan Royster will battle with veteran Tim Hightower for the starting job. This is a list of American football players who have played for the Washington Football … They'll need to step it up in practice and make plays come preseason games. This season will be about the growth of a franchise that has the potential to be something great over the course of the next few years. Not to worry, as third-year linebacker Perry Riley has picked up valuable experience along the way and seems prepared to take over the starting role. That being said, I would look for the Redskins to side with playmakers this season—guys that have speed, size and the ability to make a play after the catch. But he missed nine games in 2015 with a lacerated kidney and torn abdominal muscles and the entire 2017 season because of a shoulder injury. Orakpo spoke earlier this week about learning something on every play in practice because even though he can't hit the quarterback, he goes through a mental rep and strategizes about where to put his hands, where to tackle, how to detect if a tomahawk is necessary, etc. In a slight surprise, rookie Richard Crawford has been very impressive in early practices. Hurt may be natural at the guard position, but he could also serve as an emergency fill-in at right tackle. In a radio interview that I heard personally, Wilson admitted that the lack of offseason last year really stumped his ability to grasp the defense. Morris' fiery style and experience as a head coach have already excited his players in Washington, and he could play a special role in the potential rejuvenation of Tanard Jackson's career. Originally, I thought free-agent pickup Jonathan Goff could battle for the linebacker spot alongside Fletcher, but his torn ACL has made him the Redskins' most recent roster cut. He didn't miss a single snap as a rookie in 2011, and everyone hopes that streak that can remain intact for 2012. Below is a projection of how that could look. But that's not counting out Chris Baker. Jenkins was a rookie last year that was lost for the season before ever playing his first regular season game. Cofield was very productive as a middle clog last year for the Redskins, and the expectations for him are even higher this season. DeJon Gomes earned valuable time last season as a rookie, and he still has the opportunity to start. 07/25/2012: The Washington Redskins placed cornerback Chase Minnifield on IR. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. The rookie gets a second look because of Jammal Brown's lack of durability. Listed at 6'1", 235 lbs., Paul has the physical tools to be a successful tight end in the NFL's evolving offensive game. 07/25/2012: The Washington Redskins signed fullback Dorson Bryce. Perhaps the most surprising of releases, the release of Rackers solidifies Graham Gano's place on the roster and role of starting place kicker. Unfortunately for this seven-year veteran, the coaching staff found talent elsewhere for the interior. Hall will continue his gambling playmaking ways this season, but coaches may prefer to line him up at the nickel in order to better showcase his talents. 07/30/2012: The Washington Redskins released linebacker Jonathan Goff. And they're also familiar with his inconsistency—something that was apparently no secret to coaches either. He's not explosive as an edge-rusher, but he has above-average athleticism and coverage skills, with a good feel for the game and great reaction time. A link to each WAS player's individual page is provided for 2012. Will Montgomery is slated to return as the starter, even with a majority of us believing he's better-suited as a backup. As a result, both Bowen (6.0 sacks) and Carriker (5.5 sacks) had highly productive seasons. Redskins Cuts 2012: 9 Players Reportedly Cut With Deadline Looming By Matt Brigidi The Washington Redskins have reportedly cut nine players on Monday in order to close in on the league mandated roster limit of 75 players by 4 p.m., ET Monday afternoon. But he'll have too much work cut out for him to make the final 53. On the other side, Chris Chester reigns supreme at the position. In addition to the following players being waived/cut, the Redskins traded cornerback Kevin Barnes to the Detroit Lions for a conditional draft pick and right tackle Jammal Brown was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Although not extremely fast or flashy, Lance Lewis has potential in the NFL. It's obvious that kickers often go overlooked, but Rocca shouldn't be on that list. And while Willie Smith continues to nurse a twisted knee (current diagnosis, pre-MRI), Compton still has a slight shot. After missing a majority of last year due to injury, Moss returns at the ripe age of 33 hungrier than ever. But when you look at his overall reliability and durability, in addition to his cap hit this season, Brown is a very expensive liability. The rookie from Louisiana Tech was a camp project and long-shot from the beginning. Griffin ushered in a new era of football in DC. And while the Redskins are in desperate need of help on the right side, guys like Willie Smith and Tyler Polumbus were still way ahead of Lee. The Redskins need to surround him with "really great players" and a "really elite culture" -- you know, like the kind of players and culture he was surrounded by at Ohio State. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. DEs on roster: Kentwan Balmer, Stephen Bowen, Adam Carriker, Kedric Golston, Jarvis Jenkins, Delvin Johnson, Darrion Scott, Doug Worthington, Projected starters: Stephen Bowen, Adam Carriker, Projected final roster: Stephen Bowen, Adam Carriker, Jarvis Jenkins, Kedric Golston. To me, it seems like coaches are getting more and more comfortable with Polumbus. Fortunately, it was an early-season injury, and Jenkins has had plenty of time to recover from the torn ACL. We present them here for purely educational purposes. For the first time in a long time, the Redskins are fresh with youth; strong character is now a priority, and the front office is no longer treating summers like lottery payouts for mediocre talent. Although many were unaware that Kory Lichtensteiger was a key cog along the offensive front last season, everyone was quickly reminded after the team lost him in Week 6. In my opinion, Garner and fellow rookie Adam Gettis fight for a roster spot (despite being at different positions), and it ultimately comes down to how many positions they can play on the line. And with Mike Shanahan in his third season of a five-year plan, fans have to feel positive about the direction of the team. Beginning in the second half of last season, left tackle Trent Williams began to show signs that proved his worth as a former No. Comprehensive and up-to-date Washington Football Team news, scores, schedule, stats and roster Not only did the Redskins mortgage their future in order to move up to the No. Find out more. Although not close to guys like Jimmy Graham or Rob Gronkowski in terms of size or height, Paul is a natural pass-catcher; he has great body control; he is extremely physical; he's fearless in any situation (whether it be across the middle of special teams) and he's a committed blocker. Quarterback (3): Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins, Rex Grossman, Running Back (3): Roy Helu Jr., Evan Royster, Tim Hightower, Tight End (3): Fred Davis, Chris Cooley, Niles Paul, Wide Receiver (7): Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Josh Morgan, Terrence Austin, Aldrick Robinson, Brandon Banks, Offensive Line (9): Trent Williams, Kory Lichtensteiger, Will Montgomery, Chris Chester, Willie Smith, Tyler Polumbus, Josh LeRibeus, Maurice Hurt, Adam Gettis, Defensive End (4): Stephen Bowen, Adam Carriker, Jarvis Jenkins, Kedric Golston, Nose Tackle (2): Barry Cofield, Truck Neild, Inside Linebacker (4): London Fletcher, Perry Riley, Lorenzo Alexander, Keenan Robinson, Outside Linebacker (4): Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, Rob Jackson, Markus White, Cornerback (6): Josh Wilson, DeAngelo Hall, Kevin Barnes, Cedric Griffin, Richard Crawford, Brandyn Thompson, Safety (4): Brandon Meriweather, Madieu Williams, DeJon Gomes, Tanard Jackson, Special Teams (3): Graham Gano, Sav Rocca, Nick Sundberg. Data Provided By Although his effective pass-blocking will be as crucial this season as any, it's not shaping up to have Hightower starting on Sundays. WRs on roster: Anthony Armstrong, Terrence Austin, Brandon Banks, Pierre Garcon, Leonard Hankerson, Darius Hanks, Sam Kirkland, Lance Lewis, Josh Morgan, Santana Moss, Niles Paul, Aldrick Robinson, Dezmon Briscoe, Projected starters: Santana Moss, Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Offseason additions: Pierre Garcon, Darius Hanks, Brian Hernandez, Sam Kirkland, Lance Lewis, Josh Morgan, Dezmon Briscoe, Roster cuts: Brian Hernandez, Kelvin Bolden, Projected final roster: Terrence Austin, Pierre Garcon, Leonard Hankerson, Josh Morgan, Santana Moss, Aldrick Robinson, Brandon Banks. Situationally? Morgan is returning from an injury last season in San Francisco, but the Redskins have big plans of using him as a slot receiver. After missing the final four games of last year for violating the league's substance abuse policy, Davis was hit with the franchise tag and basically told by the team to prove he can be a responsible professional. Again, adding depth along the offensive line was a free agent's best shot on the Redskins roster. As mentioned before, Brandon Banks must bring something more to the table this year if he plans on making the team. There was a shot for Martinez after some displays during preseason games, but the rookie guard from Oklahoma State will likely land on the practice squad. Banks has mentioned that he's in good health this camp, which should help his performance. But there will be a fight this summer in camp to see which of them is actually at their best. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. It won't change much in the makeup of the offensive line, as McCaskill didn't really have a chance of earning a spot this season. Do you have a blog? 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