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Washington Redskins 2018 season offensive line grades

By Ian Cummings

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Chase Roullier #73 of the Washington Redskins in action against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Chase Roullier #73 of the Washington Redskins in action against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 18: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass during a preseason football game between the Redskins and Cleveland Browns at FedExField on August 18, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by TJ Root/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 18: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass during a preseason football game between the Redskins and Cleveland Browns at FedExField on August 18, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by TJ Root/Getty Images) /

Austin Howard

There was a very small, very brief moment during the 2018 Redskins season when there was a bit of hype building around Washington’s guard duo of Ty Nsekhe and Austin Howard. Jay Gruden himself talked up the pair during a press conference, referencing their composite size as a bonus for the team’s hobbling offensive line.

Size is great, and in the Redskins’ defense, signing Howard to solve their wide-ranging problems wasn’t a bad decision. He’s big, has starting experience, as well as experience at both guard and tackle.

That said, Howard didn’t do the Redskins any favors. In five games, one start, and just 37 total snaps, he allowed two sacks, proving to be a liability on the interior. As a reserve, the expectations are low. And Howard failed to meet them.

Austin Howard’s 2018 Grade: F

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