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Breaking down the Redskins’ tight end depth chart for 2019

By Ian Cummings

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins runs during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins runs during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 3: Tight end J.P. Holtz #86 of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates his touchdown reception with full back George Aston #35 in the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 3: Tight end J.P. Holtz #86 of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates his touchdown reception with full back George Aston #35 in the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

Redskins Reserves – TEs Matt Flanagan, J.P. Holtz, and Manasseh Garner

Did you know all three of these guys went to college at Pittsburgh? I have absolutely no idea what to do with this information, but I do know what to expect from the Pittsburgh products in 2018.

The short version of the explanation? Not much. The long version? There’s a chance one or more of these players could produce. Matt Flanagan has the size to be effective at 6-foot-6, 260, and former Redskins tight end Chris Cooley was hyping Flanagan up early in the offseason. J.P. Holtz was a preseason darling last offseason, and his versatility as a tight end who can line up in the backfield could be valuable. The same goes for Manasseh Garner, although his best chance might be special teams.

In the recent past, the Redskins have favored keeping only three tight ends on the active roster, so in the early goings, the chances of these reserves aren’t looking great. Flanagan figures to have the best chance, but he’ll need to convince the Redskins he’s worth keeping on the active roster. As uncertain as Jeremy Sprinkle is, he’s at least established himself as a young player to give more time. Sprinkle, barring a disastrous offseason, isn’t going anywhere, so these tight ends need to make room for themselves.

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Holtz and Garner could give themselves more favor by filling in as part-time full backs, but while spectators have long hyped up the position in the offseason, the Redskins themselves haven’t placed much value into it. Last season, when they needed a full back, they threw Ryan Anderson in there, and he actually cleared some space on the goal line. As of now, it doesn’t appear to be a priority, personnel-wise, for the Redskins. And thus, these three players are on the outside looking in.

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