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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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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown that is called back during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown that is called back during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Tight End (3)

Jordan Reed, Vernon Davis, Jeremy Sprinkle

Reed, Davis, and Sprinkle should see another year together once the 2019 season comes around for the Redskins.  The unit’s performance will start and end with the production of Reed.  The offense is centered around Reed, who is still the team’s best player on the offensive side of the ball.

Reed had his best season to date in the 2015 season, which is the same year the Redskins last made the playoffs.  Last year was a down year for the veteran tight end, as injuries played a role yet again.  In training camp, team insiders have raved about Reed who has had a full off-season of health in preparation for the upcoming season.  Offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell should do as much as he can to get Reed more involved in the offense, as he was only targeted 84 times.  For reference, in his best season, he was targeted an impressive 114 times.

In the 2018 season, Vernon Davis had only 25 receptions on 36 targets.  This was the lowest output in his three-years with the team.  Like Adrian Peterson, Davis is well past his prime in terms of elite production.  He is an adequate fill-in at the position as a pass-catcher, but he still struggles at the point of attack when asked to block.  Even though he is 35-years-old, he can still be a spot starter if Reed get’s injured during the season.

Entering his third year with the Redskins, Sprinkle is the biggest tight end of the group.  He is not seen as much of a receiving threat like Reed and Davis, but he is asked to block more as Reed and Davis struggle completing that task.  Sprinkle is another player shining bright in training camp, so he should be safe heading into the new season.

Matt Flanagan and Donald Parham will be the last men out, and both should be considered for the practice squad.  At 6-foot-8, 237 pounds, Parham will be an intriguing prospect to watch going into the preseason.

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