Redskins: Five takeaways from the first depth chart release

No. 3 – Some positional battles can’t fit on paper

There are a couple positions at which there are almost too many names to list. This was the case at wide receiver and running back, where there are dozens of players vying for more permanent spots.

At running back, Craig Reynolds and Shaun Wilson were both left off the list, although both are still in the mix as potential scat backs. Wilson, in particular, has shown off his speed and agility in training camp, and with a strong preseason, one of these players could bump out a more established name.

At receiver, Robert Davis, T.J. Rahming, and Jehu Chesson all failed to make the first depth chart, as shared by the Washington Post’s Kareem Copeland. Davis is the biggest surprise here, as the Georgia State product has worked back quickly from a devastating leg injury and shown off his athleticism in camp. Perhaps the depth chart is a reflection of how far back Davis was, with his injury. Either way, if he continues to gain more consistency, he could move up as well.

There were other notable names left off in certain areas as well. Donald Parham made no appearance at tight end, and Deion Harris and newly-acquired CB D.J. White were left off at cornerback. The 90-man roster is very hefty, and there are battles that span farther than words can encompass. In time, these battles will thin.