Washington Football Team: Roster bubble watch leading up to 53-man deadline

Sep 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Football Team free safety Troy Apke (30) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Football Team free safety Troy Apke (30) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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ASHBURN, VA – JUNE 09: Chase Young #99 speaks with Jamin Davis #52 of the Washington Football Team during mandatory minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center on June 9, 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
ASHBURN, VA – JUNE 09: Chase Young #99 speaks with Jamin Davis #52 of the Washington Football Team during mandatory minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center on June 9, 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Defensive and Special Teams Roster Locks:

Defensive Line

  • Chase Young
  • Montez Sweat
  • Jonathan Allen
  • Daron Payne
  • Matt Ioannidis
  • Tim Settle
  • James Smith-Williams

Linebacker

  • Cole Holcomb
  • Jamin Davis
  • Jon Bostic
  • Khaleke Hudson

Safety

  • Landon Collins
  • Kamren Curl
  • Bobby McCain
  • Deshazor Everett

Cornerback

  • William Jackson III
  • Kendal Fuller
  • Benjamin St-Juste
  • Jimmy Moreland

Special Teams

  • Tress Way
  • Camaron Cheeseman
  • Dustin Hopkins

That leaves 10 “bubble” spots on the roster, with about 15 guys fighting for them.