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Redskins 53-man roster prediction after Redskins vs. Ravens preseason Week 4

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 24: Cornerback Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with fans after the Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos 27-11 at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 24: Cornerback Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with fans after the Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos 27-11 at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 9 : Ralph Webb #22 of the New England Patriots evades a tackle from Troy Apke #30 of the Washington Redskins for a two point conversion during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 9 : Ralph Webb #22 of the New England Patriots evades a tackle from Troy Apke #30 of the Washington Redskins for a two point conversion during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Safety (4)

Keeping: D.J. Swearinger, Montae Nicholson, Deshazor Everett, Troy Apke

Notable Cuts: Kenny Ladler, Fish Smithson

This is another position where nothing has changed since my last roster update. I said the following of the two backup safeties in my last article.

"In addition to Everett’s inclusion, fourth-round pick Apke will make this squad barring an unforeseen development. Apke has flashed immense athletic upside during the preseason — he had a great pick in the second preseason game — and while he still is raw and needs to develop, Torrian Gray should have a good chance to turn him into a quality player. Gray has done a lot of good work with the other members of the Redskins secondary in recent seasons, so Apke could easily develop into a quality backup player. The Redskins don’t have a truly game-ready No. 3 safety on their roster. That could end up coming back to bite them. For now, they will stick with Everett as their top backup and he will provide a steady presence who will provide some special teams value. If their safeties are an issue this season, expect them to invest in the position next offseason, provided that Apke and Nicholson don’t make improvements to their game."

This is one of the weaker positions on the Redskins roster, and it’s a shame that none of the younger players were able to step up and win a spot. The team may have to find a veteran safety midway through the season if any issues occur in the secondary.

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