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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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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 03: Running back Josh Adams #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against cornerback Adonis Alexander #39 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles won 28-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 03: Running back Josh Adams #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against cornerback Adonis Alexander #39 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles won 28-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

CB Adonis Alexander

Since being a sixth-round pick in the 2018 NFL supplemental draft, Adonis Alexander has largely disappointed. He has the tools needed to be a starting corner in the NFL, but he has struggled to put everything together.

Alexander (6-foot-3) didn’t see much action during his rookie season as he was deep down on the corner depth chart. This made sense given that he had joined the team late in the offseason. However, he was expected to play better during the 2019 offseason, but he never really got the chance.

Early on in OTAs, Alexander was practically invisible. He continued to generate little buzz in training camp before suffering a quad injury that kept him out of a good chunk of the team’s preseason action. Because he couldn’t get on the field, he couldn’t win a roster spot in the Redskins’ crowded cornerback room.

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Alexander still has the upside needed to be a quality player at the NFL level. He just needs time to develop. If a corner-needy team doesn’t try to swipe the 6-foot-3 defensive back on the waiver wire, he should return to the Redskins practice squad. And if he makes strides, he will get a shot to prove himself later in the season or in 2020.

On the practice squad, Alexander could get a chance to cross-train at corner and safety. That would give him a chance to see if he could be a better fit at the safety position, as he had solid tape there during his collegiate career. Either way, the ‘Skins are definitely interested in keeping him around.

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