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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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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 19: Ereck Flowers #74 of the New York Giants defends against Frank Zombo #51 of the Kansas City Chiefs during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 19, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 19: Ereck Flowers #74 of the New York Giants defends against Frank Zombo #51 of the Kansas City Chiefs during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 19, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Offensive Tackle (4)

Trent Williams, Morgan Moses, Geron Christian, Ereck Flowers

What once looked like a strength for the Redskins is now looking more like a weakness. With Williams holding out and Christian still coming back from a knee injury, the team is extremely thin at the tackle position. Still, there is some reason for optimism with both players.

First, while Williams may be angry at the team, he probably won’t want to miss out on the game checks he would receive by playing with the Redskins. So, he should return for Week 1 of the season. Of course, relying on that is a risk, but the team will hopefully have the services of the 31-year-old left tackle as he’s one of the best in the league at his position.

As for Christian, he struggled as a rookie but remember, so did Moses. Christian could make the leap if he can learn to utilize his athletic upside. And as a swing tackle, that should be possible. For him, it’s all about getting on the field in short order to show what he can do. I wouldn’t expect a lot from him, but he will surely make the roster and should improve.

Moses, meanwhile, may be the team’s most reliable lineman. He has started every game for the past four seasons and has been able to stay effective through nagging injuries. He’s not as talented as Williams, but at this point in his career, he is a bit more reliable because he can stay on the field.

The fourth tackle spot is going to be a mess for the Redskins to figure out. Right now, I’m sticking with Flowers at the position. Though the team wants to move Flowers inside to guard and his performance at tackle hasn’t been good through the start of camp, the other options simply may not beat him out. The team signed Corey Robinson to help fill the void at tackle, but he just has size (6-foot-7, 315 pounds) on his side. As a blocker, he has been arguably as bad as Flowers.

If the ‘Skins sign someone like Donald Penn, this choice would be a lot easier. But for now, Flowers is, sadly, the fourth-best tackle on the roster.

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