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Redskins Depth Chart: Analyzing the team’s safety group

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15 of the Oakland Raider tires to match a catch over strong safety Montae Nicholson #35 of the Washington Redskins in the third quarter at FedExField on September 4, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15 of the Oakland Raider tires to match a catch over strong safety Montae Nicholson #35 of the Washington Redskins in the third quarter at FedExField on September 4, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Free safety D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Free safety D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins have done well to improve their safety situation in the past few years. And it’s now looking like they have a strong unit, though it might be a bit thin.

For many years, the Redskins carried a poor safety crew. After the tragic and untimely passing of Sean Taylor, the team never was really able to find quality starters at the position. They tried to remedy the situation via various signings and draft picks, but nothing really worked. That was, until last season.

In 2017, the Redskins finally seemed to find at least one quality starter at safety. And they had another very good-looking performer who was only able to play in a handful of games due to injuries. That said, they seem to have found the right combination of starting caliber players and have a couple of rotational guys that could pan out as well.

That said, among the role players, the Redskins are going to have some tough decisions to make. They are only likely to keep four safeties, so they will be forced to either part with a quality undrafted guy or a solid veteran. Here’s a look at how the Redskins safety depth chart should shake out for the 2018 season.

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