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Redskins 53-man roster projection 1.0: Does Trent Williams’ holdout muddy the waters at tackle?

By Jacob Camenker

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field at the end of the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field at the end of the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 28: Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins reacts after sacking Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 28: Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins reacts after sacking Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Edge Rushers (4)

Ryan Kerrigan, Montez Sweat, Ryan Anderson, and Jordan Brailford

The addition of Montez Sweat will make a huge difference here. Sweat was one of my favorite players in this draft class, and if he hadn’t been misdiagnosed with a heart condition at the NFL Combine, there’s a chance that he could have been a top 10 pick. At the very least, he would have gone in the first half of the first round.

Instead, the Redskins ended up trading back into the first round and snagged Sweat. He will be a more-than-capable replacement for the departed Preston Smith, as he has the same requisite length but comes with even better athletic abilities and strength. Across from the ever-faithful and productive Kerrigan, Sweat should have a chance to notch double-digit sacks.

Beyond Sweat, Anderson is the only proven depth. He played well last season as a rotational edge setter and notched a couple of sacks. He will continue to provide solid run support and in the primary backup role, he could continue to improve and generate more pressure with strength-based moves.

After Anderson, it’s anyone’s guess as to who the fourth edge rusher will be. The team seemingly likes Cassanova McKinzy as a speed-based rusher — they had him active over Pernell McPhee at times last season — but I have Brailford getting the nod.

The seventh-round pick out of Oklahoma State was a well-rounded edge player who notched 10 sacks as a senior. He has an average 6-foot-3, 252-pound frame but is a solid athelte. He could win with his motor, so that will make him an appealing depth option.

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