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Redskins 53-man roster projection: Pre-preseason Week 1 vs. Browns

By Russell Shavatt

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 7: Guard Gabe Jackson #66 and tackle Donald Penn #72 of the Oakland Raiders prepare to block on a play against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter on December 7, 2014 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 24-13. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 7: Guard Gabe Jackson #66 and tackle Donald Penn #72 of the Oakland Raiders prepare to block on a play against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter on December 7, 2014 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 24-13. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Wide Receiver Paul Richardson #10 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown 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: Wide Receiver Paul Richardson #10 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver (7)

Paul Richardson, Josh Doctson, Trey Quinn, Terry McLaurin, Kelvin Harmon, Cam Sims,  Robert Davis

While keeping seven receivers does seem unlikely, what receiver is going to be cut and have a chance to make it to the practice squad?  McLaurin and Harmon are 2019 draft picks, Sims and Quinn made the final 53-man roster in their rookie year of 2018, and Doctson along with Richardson are the only players on the unit with any extensive NFL experience.  This group will most likely need the two veterans to carry the load early on for the Redskins offense to thrive.

Richardson has more career receptions, yards, and touchdowns than all of his teammates combined involved in this projection.  He must live up to his reported five-year, $40 million free-agent contract that he signed in the 2018 off-season.  He is coming off season-ending shoulder surgery but seems to be fully healthy in training camp at this point.

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Jay Gruden has already mentioned that Quinn is primed to be the starting slot receiver.  The second-year player out of SMU is ready to take the next step forward after being selected as Mr. Irrelevant in the 2018 draft.  Team insiders have noted Quinn’s steady play in training camp, and ability to catch anything and everything thrown his way.  Both Quinn and McLaurin have the ability to play special teams effectively which will help their case for roster positioning.

Doctson has already had his fifth-year option declined by the team, but is definitely looking to make his mark in the current season as his chances of continuing his NFL career may depend on it.  The former TCU product has freakish athletic ability, but has yet to show it consistently in game action.

Lastly, Davis has all the tools to be a good wide receiver including outstanding height, weight, and speed.  He may be the ‘rawest’ prospect in the group, which is why he could potentially be a practice squad candidate.  If he shows the ability to produce in the preseason, the Redskins may have to keep seven receivers while making cuts elsewhere.

Players on the outside looking in for this group include Steven Sims Jr., TJ Rahming, and Darvin Kidsy.  All of these roster hopefuls should hope to get signed to the practice squad.

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