Training camp observations: Extended reps for second- and third-team players

RICHMOND — The Washington Redskins concluded a full week of practice Friday with extended work for the second- and third-team players. The team is off on Saturday and will return on Sunday for a 1 p.m. practice as preparations begin for the first preseason game on Thursday against the Atlanta Falcons.

The defense had a strong performance, especially toward the end of the session during a two-minute drill. It was a particularly bad stretch for quarterback Nate Sudfeld, who was intercepted three times in four plays.

Cornerback Jeremy Harris, inside linebacker Terence Garvin and cornerback Lloyd Carrington came up with interceptions. After Carrington’s interception, which occurred after Harris stripped the ball from wide receiver Kendal Thompson.

The string of strong plays got the entire defense fired up and they began chanting, “de-fense, de-fense.”

“They had a great pass rush, number one, which made Sudfeld a little uncomfortable,” coach Jay Gruden said. “And then they had good coverage to boot so it was a good all-around effort by the defense.”

Here are some other observations from Friday’s session:

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** Left guard Arie Kouandjio continues to work in some reps at the left tackle position. If it was just because Trent Williams was held out again, as well as tackle Kevin Bowen, remains to be seen, but Kouandjio had some good reps on Friday, especially in the individual pass-rush drills.

** More reps for the second- and third-teams meant a closer look at some of the Redskins running backs vying for the third job on the depth chart along with Matt Jones and Chris Thompson. Rookie Keith Marshall has flashed his speed in team drills and undrafted running back Kelsey Young had some nice reps. On one play, Young, cut back inside for a decent gain. On the next play, Young was the checkdown option for Colt McCoy and was able to create some space for himself after the catch.

** On one play, the defense blew up a play-action pass and displayed a strong pass rush. By the time quarterback Kirk Cousins had set himself after the fake handoff, Chris Baker, Spaight and Corey Crawford had converged on the Redskins’ quarterback.