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Breaking down the Redskins’ offensive line depth chart for 2019

By Jacob Camenker

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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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 02: Nate Craig-Myers #3 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates a touchdown with Casey Dunn #50 during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 02: Nate Craig-Myers #3 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates a touchdown with Casey Dunn #50 during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Fringe roster options

Timon Parris, Tyler Catalina, Casey Dunn, and Zac Kerin

These three players are being singled out for a few reasons. The first is that if the Redskins do lose Trent Williams, they will probably opt to keep 10 offensive linemen. And secondly, these players have skill sets that could push Flowers and Bergstrom for time at tackle and guard respectively.

I almost considered leaving Parris on the roster because of the Williams situation. The 6-foot-6 tackle out of Stony Brook spent time on the practice squad and active roster last year, and if he shows enough growth, he could hold down the fourth tackle position. He has the size needed to make an impact. It’s just a matter of whether or not he develops.

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Meanwhile, Catalina has been in the league for two years now and while he has been on and off the roster, the ‘Skins seem to like him. They have been giving him tackle reps in minicamp, so if they think he can play both guard and tackle, he may have a chance to make it as an extra blocker.

As for Dunn and Kerin, both have experience on the interior line. Dunn actually made the 53-man roster last season as a developmental center, but the team cut him and added him to the practice squad when the O-line got thin. They clearly thought he wasn’t ready to play yet, which is odd that they didn’t have him on the practice squad to start the year. Regardless, Dunn is an excellent technician and if he adds strength, he could be a solid backup at the NFL level.

Kerin joined the Redskins late last season after they had a lot of injuries on the line. They brought him back as line depth, but it seems unlikely that he will make the push to get back on the active roster. Still, he was a decent blocker and learned well on the fly last year, so maybe with more offseason work, he can make it as an interior backup.

All four of these guys have their merits. They just happen to be behind other guys that project to better fit the roster. But if I had to pick one of these guys that I thought would make it, it would probably be Parris with Dunn as a very close second.

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