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Predicting the roster of 53 for the Washington Football Team

By Ken Johannesen

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Ryan Anderson #52 of the Washington Football Team reacts after a call in the first half against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Ryan Anderson #52 of the Washington Football Team reacts after a call in the first half against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 22: Ryan Anderson #52 of the Washington football team reacts after a call in the first half against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 22: Ryan Anderson #52 of the Washington football team reacts after a call in the first half against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Defense and Special Teams

Defensive Line

Starter: Montez Sweat

Starter: Chase Young

Starter: Jonathan Allen

Starter: Daron Payne

Backup: Matt Ioannidis

Backup: Ryan Kerrigan

Backup: Tim Settle

Backup: Nate Orchard

This is easily one of the best and deepest defensive lines in the league. Chase Young could challenge for Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2020.

Linebackers

Starter: Ryan Anderson

Starter: Shaun Dion Hamilton

Starter: Cole Holcomb

Backup: Jon Bostic

Backup: Josh Harvey-Clemons

Backup: Khaleke Hudson

Backup: Kevin Pierre-Lewis

Anderson could have a breakout year and Hamilton could do the same. Hudson could become a special teams ace with his enthusiastic intensity. Thomas Davis is a notable omission; I believe his main purpose will be to help the team adjust to the system.

Safeties

Starter: Landon Collins

Starter: Sean Davis

Backup: Deshazor Everett

Backup: Troy Apke

Everett and Apke are also solid special teamers and that gives them an edge on other safeties. Is Apke on the bubble? This could be a “prove it” year for him.

Cornerbacks

Starter: Ronald Darby

Starter: Fabian Moreau

Starter: Kendall Fuller

Backup: Jimmy Moreland

Backup: Aaron Colvin

Backup: Greg Stroman

Darby is playing on a one-year “show me” deal and Moreau could be a candidate for a breakout season. Fuller is one of the best slot cornerbacks in the league and Moreland provides excellent depth.

Special Teams

Kicker: Dustin Hopkins

Punter: Tress Way

Long Snapper: Nick Sundberg

These three are definite locks. Those handling return duties could include Antonio Gibson, Trey Quinn, Greg Stroman, Steven Sims (on rare occasions), and Isaiah Wright.

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