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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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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 16: Defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins sacks quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets in the first quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 16: Defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins sacks quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets in the first quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line (6)

Keeping: Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Matt Ioannidis, Ziggy Hood, Tim Settle, Anthony Lanier

Notable Cut: Phil Taylor

This is the exact same group I had in my post-preseason Week 2 roster prediction. Here’s what I said about these players at that time.

"Payne was on the field in the second week of the preseason and showed why he was a first-round pick. He and Allen wreaked havoc on the Jets early, and they should be a great tandem on the defensive front. Add in Ioannidis when he’s healthy and…look out. Behind the projected top three, Tim Settle has settled into a role as the backup nose tackle and run stuffer. Lanier is the pass rushing specialist. And Hood is a versatile, do-it-all leader who can play a handful of snaps in conjunction with the better linemen. This unit is truly a strength, and it’s remarkable how much the group has transformed since the start of 2017. Taylor gets the short end of the stick here, as he just doesn’t have a place as a third-string NT and DL7. He could catch on somewhere else, but the younger defensive linemen are playing well enough to push him on the roster."

I think that argument sticks at this point. Also, with Stacy McGee on the PUP list, there’s a chance that he could come back and provide depth partway through the season. Either way, Taylor seems like the odd man out on a strong-looking unit.

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