Final Redskins 53-man roster projection before NFL roster cuts

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Defensive back Jeremy Reaves #39 of the Washington Redskins reacts at the conclusion of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Defensive back Jeremy Reaves #39 of the Washington Redskins reacts at the conclusion of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 16: Dustin Hopkins #3 and Tress Way #5 of the Washington Redskins celebrate a field goal during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 16: Dustin Hopkins #3 and Tress Way #5 of the Washington Redskins celebrate a field goal during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Specialists (3)

Dustin Hopkins, Tress Way, Nick Sundberg

The special teams unit hasn’t been great this preseason, but I still don’t foresee the Redskins making any changes. And Way is absolutely safe as he is still one of the league’s best punters.

A case could be made to replace either Hopkins or Sundberg. The field goal unit has had some issues this preseason including Hopkins missing a couple of kicks and Sundberg uncorking a couple of not-so-great snaps.

Still, the lack of kicking talent in the NFL should confirm that Hopkins will stick around while Sundberg has already beaten Andrew East for the long snapper job. It doesn’t appear that the ‘Skins want to make any changes. And given their solid longevity at their respective positions, that is sensible.

Barring a surprise, don’t expect anything crazy to happen on special teams.