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Five takeaways from Washington Football Team’s 53-man roster

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 20: Troy Apke #30 of the Washington Football Team intercepts a pass during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 9-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 20: Troy Apke #30 of the Washington Football Team intercepts a pass during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 9-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Football Team reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Football Team reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

The Washington Football Team’s initial 53-man roster is set for the 2020 regular season.

This year’s cutdown was full of just about all the cliches you might expect come September. Surprise cut? Check. Undrafted free agent made the roster? Check. Free agent acquisition didn’t make the roster? Check. Leaps of faith regarding unproven players? Check, check, check.

There was a lot of noise, but through it all, the Washington Football Team persevered and finalized its initial roster for the 2020 regular season. What are the biggest takeaways from the team’s cutdown to 53? Let’s take a look!

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