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Predicting the members of the Redskins practice squad for 2019 after roster cuts

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 29: Nick Boyle #86 of the Baltimore Ravens tackles J.P. Holtz #82 of the Washington Redskins during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 29: Nick Boyle #86 of the Baltimore Ravens tackles J.P. Holtz #82 of the Washington Redskins during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 15: Craig Reynolds #22 of the Washington Redskins returns a kick against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 15: Craig Reynolds #22 of the Washington Redskins returns a kick against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

RB Craig Reynolds

Throughout the preseason, Reynolds was able to flash solid ability as a running back. The Kutztown product did well in the preseason and ended up being the team’s leading rusher.

That said, it was always likely that Reynolds wasn’t going to make the roster. He is still developing and he mostly played in the fourth quarter of preseason games against the lowest-level backups. That’s not to say that he didn’t look good against them, but it more demonstrates that he is still moving up in the pecking order among NFL-caliber players.

Byron Marshall was a more proven option than Reynolds. That’s why he ended up getting the nod. Still, keeping Reynolds around on the practice squad makes a lot of sense.

Reynolds has been consistently solid in the preseason and impressed enough in camp to earn a spot on the roster. He has the potential to be a contributor and given the injury issues the team has had in the past at the running back position, keeping an extra option on the practice squad would certainly be a sensible move.

Reynolds isn’t likely to get claimed off waivers — running backs are usually considered to be a dime a dozen at this time of year — so he should be available for the practice squad. And if he makes strides during the season, perhaps he could contend for a backup role during the 2020 offseason.

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