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Washington Football Team: Post-minicamp 53-man roster prediction

By Russell Shavatt

ASHBURN, VA - JUNE 08: William Jackson III #23 of the Washington Football Team participates in a drill with teammates during minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center on June 8, 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
ASHBURN, VA - JUNE 08: William Jackson III #23 of the Washington Football Team participates in a drill with teammates during minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center on June 8, 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) and defensive tackle Tim Settle (97) and defensive end Ryan Kerrigan (91) and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) celebrate a stop against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) and defensive tackle Tim Settle (97) and defensive end Ryan Kerrigan (91) and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) celebrate a stop against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Line

DTs Rostered: (4) Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen, Matt Ioannidis, Tim Settle

Allen, Payne, Ioannidis and Settle could start for a majority of teams across the league. All can stuff the run and get after the passer as good as any group of interior defensive linemen. Arguably the easiest group to choose at any position on the final roster.

DEs Rostered: (5) Chase Young, Montez Sweat, Shaka Toney, Casey Toohill, James Smith-Williams

Washington’s defense is headlined by their vicious defensive line, and rightfully so. Chase Young and Montez Sweat are well on their way to becoming a feared edge duo that will have an impact on every game due to their elite size and athleticism.

The only question remaining at this position is who might take the role filled by fan favorite Ryan Kerrigan now that he is a Philadelphia Eagle.

Incoming rookie Shaka Toney has the speed and bend needed to be an effective situational pass rusher. However, the first edge player coming off the bench should be Casey Toohill. If Toohill can’t produce, his spot on the roster might not be occupied for long.

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