Three Redskins who deserved to get 2018 Pro Bowl nods
By Ian Cummings
No. 3 – FS D.J. Swearinger
2017 was D.J. Swearinger‘s first season with the burgundy and gold. And he didn’t disappoint.
The head flight marshal upheld the law in the defensive backfield. Swearinger followed up a career year in 2016 with an even better one in 2017. The Redskins were lucky to have his presence week in and week out. He consistently made plays in the secondary, and he was better than average at providing support against the run.
With two games left to play, Swearinger has 50 tackles, 3 interceptions, 9 pass deflections, and a sack. His stats reflect the impact he’s had on this team. He’s been a godsend, and with Swearinger locked down for two more years, the Redskins have a good base to build off of. Swearinger has arguably had a better year than Pro Bowl nominee Earl Thomas. Thomas has more tackles, but Swearinger has made more plays on the ball, and he’s done more with a less dominant and less consistent supporting cast around him.
Most other positions had several nominees, but the position of free safety, surprisingly, only had one. Swearinger would be a welcome addition to the roster. He has the resume, and there’s no doubt that he belongs among the ranks of the elite.