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Redskins: Analyzing the official 2019 53-man roster

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 29: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Steven Sims Jr. #15 (not pictured) in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at FedExField on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 29: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Steven Sims Jr. #15 (not pictured) in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at FedExField on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 16: Jeremy Sprinkle #87 of the Washington Redskins attempts to run past Nick DeLuca #57 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 16: Jeremy Sprinkle #87 of the Washington Redskins attempts to run past Nick DeLuca #57 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Tight End (3)

Jordan Reed, Vernon Davis, Jeremy Sprinkle

This will be the fourth year with Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis returning as the Washington Redskins top two tight ends. Reed was hoping to resurrect his 2015 form after a solid offseason, but already, his injury concerns have resurfaced. It was hypothesized that the Redskins could keep a fourth tight end, if Reed’s concussion was that worrisome. But because they kept three, it appears as though Reed should be ready for Week 1.

The Redskins tight end situation is somewhat precarious, and not just because of Reed. Vernon Davis is 35 years old, and by the end of the season, he’ll basically be 36. His age hasn’t sapped away all of his dynamic ability just yet, but one has to wonder how long he can remain a viable offensive weapon for Washington.

Last year, Davis reached his lowest statistical totals yet with the Redskins, amassing 367 yards and two scores on 25 catches. The biggest question is this: If Reed goes down, can Davis pick up the slack like he did two years ago?

The last line of defense at tight end is third-year player Jeremy Sprinkle. Sprinkle flashed a bit in preseason, showing off his physicality on a 28-yard reception against Atlanta, but he still has yet to earn a more productive role in Washington’s offense. Still, he’s more established than practice squad tight end J.P. Holtz, who figures to only see time on the active roster if injuries run rampant.

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