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Redskins: Five players to watch in Week 4 bout with Giants

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears runs in front of Cole Holcomb #55 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears runs in front of Cole Holcomb #55 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 22: Tight end Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins is hit and loses his helmet by outside linebacker De’Vondre Campbell #59 of the Atlanta Falcons and strong safety Keanu Neal #22 in the first half of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 22: Tight end Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins is hit and loses his helmet by outside linebacker De’Vondre Campbell #59 of the Atlanta Falcons and strong safety Keanu Neal #22 in the first half of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

No. 2 – Redskins TE Jordan Reed

This isn’t necessarily a “Watch how he plays” type deal, because for the fourth week in a row, it’s looking like Jordan Reed might not suit up in burgundy and gold. This comes after Jay Gruden expressed optimism that Reed would be ready for Week 1. Now, four games later, Reed has yet to make an appearance.

It speaks to the unpredictability of a concussion, especially one suffered after several others. For a time, there was legitimate concern surrounding the status of Reed’s career, and now, after another week in which Reed hasn’t even reached the practice field, those concerns shouldn’t fade yet.

It’s worth noting that Jay Gruden said he expects Reed to return at some point, per Pro Football Talk’s Rory Parks. Gruden didn’t give a specific time table, but he said that he’s excited to get Reed back once Reed “has a great state of mind”.

For now, the Redskins offense has received a supplement of dynamic talent in the form of Terry McLaurin, but every addition helps, and without Jordan Reed, there’s an element missing over the middle. Regardless of whether he plays or not, the Reed situation is worth monitoring.

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