Breaking down the Redskins defensive line depth chart for 2019

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a sack on quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers (not pictured) during the first quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 16: A Washington Redskins helmet is seen before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Getting excited is always a risky venture for the Redskins. But there are some rare exceptions.

One such exception rests on the defensive line, where the Washington Redskins have built up from nothing, and formed a truly formidable unit.

With the Redskins defensive line, you know what you’re getting, and you know it isn’t anything less than excellent. It’s taken quite an investment; three years of talent acquisition, two consecutive first-round picks, and a steal of a coaching hire. And now, the Redskins can say they have a position group that’s on the verge of being elite.

The Redskins interior defensive line is their greatest strength, without a doubt. Let’s take a look at the players that comprise that fearsome unit.

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