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Redskins put rookie WR Trey Quinn (ankle) on Injured Reserve

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 16: Wide receiver Trey Quinn #14 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by wide receiver Charone Peake #17 of the New York Jets as he returns a punt in the third quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 16: Wide receiver Trey Quinn #14 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by wide receiver Charone Peake #17 of the New York Jets as he returns a punt in the third quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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The Washington Redskins lost two receivers following the 2018 opener. Trey Quinn was the latest casualty after he suffered an ankle injury.

The devastating truth hit the Redskins fan base on Wednesday afternoon. #TreyQuinnSzn is no more.

In all seriousness, Trey Quinn‘s season is over. The fan-favorite Mr. Irrelevant injured his ankle in the team’s opener against the Cardinals, and as a result, he was placed on season-ending IR. Quinn was the second Redskins receiver to be placed on the list in the past two days, joining fellow rookie Cam Sims who also suffered an ankle injury.

Quinn’s loss will certainly have an impact on the Redskins depth. He effectively served as the No. 4 receiver in the opener when Maurice Harris was hurt. Quinn provided value on special teams as a return man. Considering the lack of depth the team had at that position last year, the team will certainly miss his presence there.

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Of course, it’s worth noting that while Quinn will be missed on special teams, his role on offense is a bit less of a problem. Quinn was always likely to be the No. 5 receiver for the team when Harris was healthy. That was going to ensure that he would among the active players on gameday, but he was never likely to have a high-volume receiver role. At least not in his rookie season.

Furthermore, the player that seems likely to step into Quinn’s role is veteran Brian Quick. He was among the team’s final cuts in training camp and comes in with a great familiarity in Jay Gruden‘s system. He should easily find success as the No. 5 guy and while he won’t help as a returner, he can be a key part of the passing game in a pinch.

In the roster move that corresponded to putting Quinn on IR, the Redskins elevated Jehu Chesson from the practice squad. Some may have thought that Simmie Cobbs Jr. would get the chance to be the sixth receiver, but Chesson got the nod instead. Chesson was a fourth-round pick by the Chiefs in 2017, but he failed to make the active roster this season. With a solid 6-foot-2 frame, Chesson has upside and should benefit from learning on the team’s active roster.

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Losing Quinn will hurt a bit, but the fact is that the Redskins have enough depth to survive without him. Quick is a fine replacement for him and carrying Chesson as the sixth receiver is a sensible move. The receiving corps looks okay for now, but hopefully, they can stay injury free in that area. If they can’t, they may end up having trouble on their hands.

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