Redskins: T.J. Clemmings acquisition looms large after Ty Nsekhe injury

Ty Nsekhe is going to be out for 3-to-6 weeks with a core muscle injury. The Redskins have to be happy that they added T.J. Clemmings to fill the void.

For most of the 2017 NFL season, the Washington Redskins had avoided major injuries. Aside from a season ending knee injury suffered by Trent Murphy in the preseason, the Redskins had only suffered minor hiccups on the injury report. They were without three starters against the Raiders in Week 3, but the trio is not expected to be out long term.

The same cannot be said about Ty Nsekhe. Nsekhe, the team’s backup swing tackle, suffered a core muscle injury against the Raiders in Week 3. The injury is expected to sideline him for three to six weeks, and that could be detrimental to the Redskins.

Nsekhe is one of the best swing tackles in the league. In four starts last season, Nsekhe was excellent in place of Trent Williams, who is arguably the best left tackle in the league. He has elite size at 6-foot-8 and his versatility makes him a huge weapon. The Redskins will certainly miss him while he’s out.

At the same time, the Redskins have to be relieved that they do have a player capable of stepping in to Nsekhe’s role. Third year man T.J. Clemmings is going to be the top reserve tackle as long as Nsekhe’s out, but the Redskins are really just fortunate that they were able to acquire him.

Clemmings was not with the Redskins for most of the offseason, but here is how the Redskins were able to land him.