The Washington Redskins finalized the 53-man roster Saturday, making 21 cuts from the 75-man roster to get to the required number. While most teams are cutting 22, suspended cornerback Bashaud Breeland does not count against the 53-man roster.
When he returns for Week 2, the team will have to make a corresponding move to create a roster spot.
By Sunday, the team will have assigned 10 players to the practice squad.
That said, here’s a look at who the Redskins are carrying at each position after the initial 53-man cut.
Quarterbacks: Kirk Cousins, Robert Griffin III, Colt McCoy.
Notes: NFL Network reported Saturday morning that Griffin will serve as the team’s second-string quarterback once he clears concussion protocol, ensuring he would not be cut at Saturday’s deadline.
Running backs: Alfred Morris, Matt Jones, Chris Thompson.
Notes: The Redskins cut Trey Williams and Mack Brown Saturday. Trey Williams had the most carries on the team in the preseason with 31, while rushing for 127 yards. Brown had the second-most carries with 30 and scored a touchdown in Thursday’s finale against the Jaguars.
FB: Darrell Young
Notes: Jordan Campbell was cut Saturday (designated as injured), leaving Young as the team’s lone fullback.
WR: DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon, Ryan Grant, Andre Roberts, Jamison Crowder, Rashad Ross.
Notes: Rashad Ross ensured his spot on the roster by capping the preseason with a strong performance, hauling in 10 catches for 103 yards and touchdown. Wide receiver Evan Spencer was also a strong candidate, but was cut and designated for injury (concussion).
TE: Jordan Reed, Derek Carrier.
Notes: The Redskins cut Je’Ron Hamm, who could be headed for the practice squad. With only two tight ends, Washington may use guard/tackle Tom Compton, who got some reps there during the preseason.
OL: T Trent Williams, G Shaun Lauvao, C Kory Lichtensteiger, G Brandon Scherff, T Morgan Moses, T Ty Nsekhe, G Arie Kouandjio, G Spencer Long, C Josh LeRibeus, G/T Tom Compton.
DL: Stephen Paea, Terrance Knighton, Jason Hatcher, Kedric Golston, Chris Baker, Ricky Jean Francois, Frank Kearse.
LB: Ryan Kerrigan, Perry Riley Jr., Keenan Robinson, Preston Smith, Trent Murphy, Will Compton, Jackson Jeffcoat, Martrell Spaight.
Notes: Jeffcoat had a strong showing in the preseason, tallying a sack in every game to earn a spot on the roster. Houston Bates, who was on the bubble, was cut but is a practice squad possibility.
CB: Chris Culliver, DeAngelo Hall, David Amerson, Deshazor Everett, Justin Rogers.
Notes: It remains to be seen where the Redskins will cut a roster spot from once Breeland returns from his weekend suspension.
S: Duke Ihenacho, Dashon Goldson, Kyshoen Jarrett, Trenton Robinson, Jeron Johnson.
Specialists: K Kai Forbath, P Tress Way, LS Nick Sundberg.
• Anthony Gulizia can be reached at agulizia@washingtontimes.com.
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