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Predicting The Washington Redskins Inactives For Week 3

By Jacob Camenker

Sep 12, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins center Kory Lichtensteiger (78) prepares to snap the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins center Kory Lichtensteiger (78) prepares to snap the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 31, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Washington Redskins defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Washington Redskins defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

5. DT Matt Ioannidis

When Golston was declared out for the season, the Redskins made a corresponding move to add rookie Matt Ioannidis to their active roster. Ioannidis, a rookie fifth rounder out of Temple, had been on the team’s practice squad since being waived at the end of the postseason. Ioannidis had a mediocre preseason and it looked like he needed a lot of development before he would be able to make an impact.

That said, having him on the active roster will help him out. Preparing for a real game will help boost his confidence and allow him to work with seasoned veterans who will help improve his game. He should not see action until at least a few more weeks down the line, but the promotion to the active roster should be good for his future.

In the short term, Ioannidis will not do much. In the long term, he may turn into a quality backup for the team.

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