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Redskins 53-man Roster Projection: Pre-training camp 2018

By Jacob Camenker

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown that is called back during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown that is called back during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Running Backs (4)

Keeping: Chris Thompson, Derrius Guice, Samaje Perine, Byron Marshall

Notable Cuts: Rob Kelley, Kapri Bibbs, Keith Marshall

The running back corps is stacked for Washington this year. Thompson broke out last season as one of the league’s best receiving backs. Guice was selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, and the offensive staff will try to quickly make him the featured back. Meanwhile, Perine profiles as a perfect short-yardage/goal-line back who can grind out some tough yards while relieving Thompson and Guice at times.

Beyond that trio, the Redskins still have talent at the position. If Perine wasn’t already on board for the Redskins, Kelley would probably be holding down that short-yardage role. Bibbs and Byron Marshall both have scatback and special teams ability. Meanwhile, Keith Marshall was a lightning-quick college running back whose Redskins career has been decimated by injuries. But if he’s healthy, he could be an interesting option.

Of that group, it seems likely that Byron Marshall will emerge. The offensive staff like his return ability, route running, and willingness to produce on special teams. He will serve as the logical backup to Thompson, should the dynamo get hurt again in 2018.

Bibbs is the name to watch of this group. He flashed explosive ability in his short time in Washington, and he could eventually overtake Marshall for that fourth spot. Also, keep an eye on Kelley as a potential trade candidate to a running back needy team (cough, cough, Buffalo Bills).

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