Redskins 2019 Roster Projections
As we are in the wee morning hours of NFL "Cut" Day, we all know this is a day that will change the lives of many men across the league. Both Sharod aka The Originator and I mapped out our projected Redskins roster for the season below.
CWall's 53 man projected roster:
Quarterback
Case Keenum
Dwayne Haskins Jr
Colt McCoy
I’ve always been an advocate for carrying three quarterbacks. After last year’s debacle of injuries at the position, going with three would be a wise decision.
Running Back
Adrian Peterson
Derrius Guice
Chris Thompson
Samaje Perine
I REALLY like Craig Reynolds. I have been continuously impressed with him during camp and the preseason. However, I think he lands on the practice squad.
Wide Receiver
Trey Quinn
Terry McLaurin
Cam Sims
Robert Davis
Josh Doctson
Paul Richardson
This position has completely stressed me out. If I could keep all of them, seriously I would. I have to be honest and say after Thursday night’s last preseason game, it would not surprise me if Cam Sims did not make it and Steven Sims did. Cam had a remarkable camp and a solid preseason so perhaps the three drops in the last game will not impact his chances. Gruden said after Thursday night’s contest that he “seriously doubts” they will carry 7 WRs. Looks like the number stays at 6. Any of the remaining WRs are prime candidates for the practice squad.
Offensive Line
Morgan Moses
Donald Penn
Chase Roullier
Brandon Scherff
Ereck Flowers
Wes Martin
Geron Christian Sr.
Tony Bergstrom
Ross Pierschbacher
I want to add Trent Williams but I will stick to who participated in camp and the preseason.
Tight End
Jordan Reed
Vernon Davis
Jeremy Sprinkle
Defensive Line
Matt Ioannidis
Jonathan Allen
Daron Payne
Tim Settle
Caleb Brantley
Ryan Bee
The team usually keeps 6 here so I think Ryan Bee makes it.
Linebacker
Ryan Kerrigan
Montez Sweat
Ryan Anderson
Cassanova McKinzy
Jon Bostic
Shaun Dion-Hamilton
Josh Harvey-Clemens
Cole Holcomb
Cornerback
Josh Norman
Quinton Dunbar
Jimmy Moreland
Fabian Moreau
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
Greg Stroman
I have been a big fan of Adonis Alexander. I just don’t think he’s done enough to land a spot on the roster. Grant it, he’s been injured much of the time. He’s a prime candidate for the practice team.
Safety
Landon Collins
Monte Nicholson
Deshazor Everett
Troy Apke
Jeremy Reaves
Reaves has been consistent all throughout camp and preseason. I think he makes it.
Punter
Tress Way
Kicker
Dustin Hopkins
Long-snapper
Nick Sundberg
The Originator’s 53 man projected roster:
Quarterback
Case Keenum
Dwayne Haskins Jr
Colt McCoy
Offensive Line
Trent Williams
Morgan Moses
Donald Penn
Chase Roullier
Brandon Scherff
Ereck Flowers
Wes Martin
Geron Christian Sr.
Ross Pierschbacher
They may only keep 9, but Gruden loves Bergstrom. Pierschbacher may end up on the practice squad as a result. I say run with the young gunner.
Running Back
Adrian Peterson
Derrius Guice
Chris Thompson
Samaje Perine
Byron Marshall
They almost have to keep 5 here, then deactivate Perine on game days. The coaching staff loves Perine and Marshall. Marshall returns kicks and plays special teams, so that may be his saving grace because he was underwhelming in camp and in preseason. If it was up to me, he would be looking for another squad to pick up with.
Tight End
Jordan Reed
Vernon Davis
Jeremy Sprinkle
Wide Receiver
Trey Quinn
Terry McLaurin
Cam Sims
Robert Davis
Josh Doctson
Paul Richardson
Hardest one for me to cut was Darvin Kidsy, but I can’t see them keeping 7. I don’t anticipate them just releasing Doctson, albeit we have done worse to better players. Robert Davis makes it because he also plays special teams and contributes.
Defensive Line
Matt Ioannidis
Jonathan Allen
Daron Payne
Tim Settle
Caleb Brantley
Ryan Bee
There’s not a lot of depth here. Ryan Bee may make it by default. Expect to see Ryan Kerrigan get increased reps with his hand in the dirt at defensive end on passing downs this season which will add depth to the defensive end position.
Linebacker
Ryan Kerrigan
Montez Sweat
Ryan Anderson
Cassanova McKinzy
Jon Bostic
Shaun Dion-Hamilton
Josh Harvey-Clemens
Cole Holcomb
Defensive Backs
Josh Norman
Quinton Dunbar
Jimmy Moreland
Fabian Moreau
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
Adonis Alexander
Landon Collins
Monte Nicholson
Deshazor Everett
Troy Apke
I couldn’t push myself to put Greg Stroman on this list, but the Redskins love him. They may keep 7 or Adonis Alexander may be the odd man out. Alexander looks to be able to play safety too, so that could play into the final decision.
Punter
Tress Way
Kicker
Dustin Hopkins
Long-snapper
Nick Sundberg
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