Washington Redskins Name Five Captains For 2016 Season

Nov 29, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half at FedEx Field. Washington Redskins won 20 - 14. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half at FedEx Field. Washington Redskins won 20 - 14. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Washington Redskins helmet and logo before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Washington Redskins helmet and logo before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Redskins players have officially chosen five players to serve as the team captains for the 2016 season.

Ahead of the 2016 NFL season, the Washington Redskins players officially elected captains for their club. They chose five players from across the team, and the players will serve as captains to begin the season.

The players that were chose are all recognizable names, but what exactly makes them qualified to be captains? Here is what you need to know about the quality of all the players chose to captain the 2016 Redskins squad.

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