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Redskins training camp roster projection after cutting Mason Foster, signing Corey Robinson

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after tackling running back Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after tackling running back Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a play in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a play in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Tight End (3)

Jordan Reed, Vernon Davis, Jeremy Sprinkle

This group seems likely to remain unchanged. While a few different players could have a shot at making it onto the back end of the roster as a fourth tight end, these three seem like locks.

So far at training camp, Reed has reportedly looked very good. This is excellent news for the Redskins, as Reed has proven to be an important part of their offense in recent seasons. The problem is that he hasn’t been fully healthy for quite some time. But, if he can stay on the field at training camp this year, that could help the squad.

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Davis is 35 and will soon slow down, but he’s still a solid receiver and has speed. He’s a good safety value and backup option for Reed and will still be reliable if Reed’s injury issues do crop up again. Few teams can say that about their backup tight end.

Sprinkle makes the roster because he has proven to be a solid blocker and still has some upside as a receiver. He will need to show some strides in that area entering his third season, but he still has the advantage because of his experience in the offense and because he was the top tight end at the end of last year after injuries struck.

As mentioned, a number of players could sneak onto the roster. The 6-foot-8 Donald Parham figures to be an interesting stash candidate and if he plays well in the preseason, he could make the roster. Matt Flanagan is a Chis Cooley favorite and spent time with the team last year as did H-back JP Holtz. If the team keeps four tight ends, one of those guys will likely get a shot. And any could have a chance to overtake Sprinkle if they show better combination ability than the Arkansas product.

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