A Crowder 17-yard catch moved them near midfield, only needing about 20 more yards to get into Hopkins' range. Ryan threw to Jones, his most reliable target, for a gain of 9 and the first down. The New York Giants and Chicago each finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on head-to-head victory, while the Giants finished ahead of Chicago based on conference record. But Hall is now 31 and less than a year removed from rupturing the same Achilles twice. With the score still 18–6 in the fourth quarter, Eli Manning hit star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who had sprinted past Redskins corner Bashaud Breeland, for a 30-yard touchdown. That's good news considering the line's effectiveness will determine the success of Barry's defense. However, they were able to get a defensive stop, forcing the Eagles to go three-and-out as well. "We took players for the primary position but I wanted guys who could be quality backups if not starters and be really good on special teams; be core special teams guys.". A tackling machine at Arkansas, Spaight has good recognition skills and decisive instincts. McCloughan's work has made a unit already featuring a pair of solid specialists in kicker Kai Forbath and punter Tress Way, look a lot stronger. Only a penchant for injuries and inconsistent concentration can hold Reed back. Beefing up the numbers at this position group was a smart ploy during the draft. WAS – Pierre Garçon 2-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 9:29. GB – Mason Crosby 43-yard field goal, 2:54. There are some familiar faces on the Washington Redskins schedule for 2015 , per NFL.com. The fifth-round pick in 2013 could find himself shoved off the roster altogether if Silas Redd, solid after going undrafted a year ago, can impress again this offseason. On the Redskins' next possession they again had the ball near their own end zone, and Cousins' pass intended for Pierre Garçon was intercepted by Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara and returned to the Washington 15-yard line. Hopkins drilled the kick, tying the game at 19–19, and the game went into overtime. 2015 Washington Redskins Statistics & Players: 9-7 (po:0-1) (1st in NFC East), Coach: Jay Gruden, ProBowl: Williams Washington's next drive was not as effective, with only one out of five plays gaining positive yards before Cousins threw deep and was intercepted by Falcons cornerback Robert Alford, who returned the ball into Redskins territory. Signed from the Cleveland Browns last offseason, Lauvao has the size for the new scheme but hardly distinguished himself during a tough first year with the Burgundy and Gold. Miami scored 17 unanswered points and shut out the Redskins in the second half to win 17–10 and win their third straight season opener under coach Joe Philbin. This got them into field goal range. The Buccaneers had to settle for a Connor Barth field goal to make the score 27–21. The rest of the first half would pass without any more fireworks, but the Redskins sorely needed some in the second half to overcome the 17-point halftime deficit they faced. GB – Mason Crosby 29-yard field goal, 4:39. The Redskins lacked a receiver who was part of any coverage units so this gives them another player who can run and cover.". Perhaps the door could be open for Mitchel to seize a key job in the sub-package schemes. The Cowboys would try to come back, but they wouldn't, as the Skins won 34–23. It sounds as though McCloughan at least hopes Smith will make the grade out on the edge. Chester is also carrying a hefty cap hit for 2015. On the first New York drive of the second half, back-to-back plays by Ivory carried the Jets across midfield, and the game was quickly tied again thanks to a Nick Folk field goal. ". The current NFL roster for the Washington Football Team listed by position on Pro Football Focus. With the win, the Redskins clinched the division title for the first time since 2012. This year, the Redskins used the 2015 event to honor their players for contributions both on and off the field. Alfred Morris and Matt Jones both saw action, but it was the passing game that began to heat up. His days could be numbered even if Smith isn't listed at end. Redskins running back Chris Thompson caught a 4-yard Cousins pass for a touchdown to provide a glimmer of hope, but it was quickly squashed by a 41-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Rueben Randle to put the Giants lead at 32–13. NYG – Josh Brown 48-yard field goal, 7:29. Redskins Players We Need to See More of in 2015 by Nick Foxley. This group simply had to be upgraded after surrendering 58 sacks in 2014. Three plays later, though, Cousins attempted to pass to rookie receiver Ryan Grant, but Grant slipped on the route, allowing Robert Alford to intercept the pass and return it 59 yards for a touchdown, a 25–19 Falcons win, and their second 5–0 start in franchise history. Mack Brown, RB, Tampa Bay Vipers: Brown signed with the Redskins during training camp of 2015.He spent time on the practice squad as a rookie, and was not promoted to the active roster until 2016. Salary Cap 2021 Contracts Active Multi-Year Summary Positional Spending Draft History Free Agents 2021. NYJ – Nick Folk 39-yard field goal, 11:00. Miami scored right before halftime, with Ryan Tannehill throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to receiver Rishard Matthews with 27 seconds remaining. Corner Chris Culliver and safeties Jeron Johnson and Dashon Goldson were acquired to makeover last season's 24th-ranked pass defense. After a Jets punt and an Alfred Morris 2-yard run, Cousins was intercepted by Revis, who returned the ball to the Redskins’ 18-yard line. At least whoever's lugging the rock should get the benefit of excellent blocking from fullback Darrel Young. WAS – Kirk Cousins 3-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 9:41. It's easy to see that thinking behind the decisions to select Spaight, Jarrett and Mitchel. He has natural skills to thrive operating out of the slot. Tampa Bay still had a chance to kick a game-winning field goal. WAS – Dustin Hopkins 23-yard field goal, 0:13. St. Louis and Detroit finished ahead of Philadelphia and New Orleans based on conference record. Two plays later, Bashaud Breeland was called for a horse-collar tackle, which moved the ball from the Redskins' 30-yard line to the 15. WAS – Pierre Garçon 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 0:26. Washington ended the 2019 season with a 3-13 record, which made them the 2nd-worst team in the NFL. Of the 10 players picked by general manager Scot McCloughan, only two look like obvious starters at this point. Chris Ivory then energized the raucous New York crowd with a 54-yard run to just outside the Redskins' 20, but the drive stalled and placekicker Nick Folk tacked on three more points, giving New York a 10–7 lead. Quarterback Robert Griffin III suffered a concussion during the second preseason game and consequently missed the rest of the preseason. WAS – Dustin Hopkins 33-yard field goal, 3:01. There are certainly similarities between Jones and some of the running backs McCloughan's worked with in the past. Certainly, Washington's offense isn't going to get competent pass protection from mini mite Chris Thompson. Flexibility in his lower body, length in his arms. They had stormed back from a 24–0 deficit, which was the largest comeback in franchise history. The Redskins continued to have no success on offense, resulting in a punt to Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry, who fielded the ball at the Miami 31-yard line, broke a few tackles and burst into the clear for a 69-yard score and a 17–10 Dolphins lead. This group is bigger, deeper and more dynamic than 2014's vintage and seems primed for impact in the new season. WAS – Dustin Hopkins 54-yard field goal, 2:17. Gaining yards following drive and gap blocking is a different discipline. Posted Nov 16, 2019 . New York's first four plays on the next drive all involved running back Chris Ivory, and gained 33 yards. ... Redd and Thompson all still on their rookie contracts in 2015, the Redskins will likely save money and let Helu leave in 2015. Fitzpatrick led the Jets into Redskins territory with three short passes that gained 32 yards, before being intercepted by Breeland at the Washington 20-yard line, Breeland's third turnover recovery of the half. The Redskins feel primed to start multiple quarterbacks all over again in 2015, with Kirk Cousins or Colt McCoy likely to see time if RGIII stumbles. NYG – Odell Beckham, Jr. 30-yard pass from. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick then threw a 35-yard pass to Eric Decker, and Ivory punched it in for the tying score two plays later. In fact, the latter seems a surefire starter after recording six sacks for the Chicago Bears last season. Still holding onto that slim lead with 6 minutes remaining in the game, Cousins hit tight end Jordan Reed for a 29-yard gain, which got the Redskins into field goal range at the Rams' 31-yard line. Still, while the 6'5", 261-pounder has the size for the role, he doesn't always pack a punch on Sundays. Another rookie receiver, Jamison Crowder, got them inside the 20. But the duo should also factor Josh LeRibeus and fourth-round pick Arie Kouandjio into the mix. Later in the third quarter, a promising Redskins drive into Giants territory was disrupted by a Cousins pass being tipped into the air and intercepted by New York linebacker Uani 'Unga. at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Washington's next drive had no plays longer than 15 yards, but a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty on William Gholston helped them get into Hopkins' range. The team's first-round pick in 2011 enjoyed a banner fourth season, taking down opposing quarterbacks for 13.5 sacks. Since McCloughan took over, a trio of new faces have arrived during free agency. The last two seasons have brought additions to a line that was once viewed as one of the better rushing units but displayed issues in … They ended up scoring later in the fourth quarter, but not on offense; undrafted rookie Rashad Ross blocked a Jets punt and recovered it in the end zone, which provided the game's final score of 34–20. Washington punted after going three-and-out on their first possession of the game. Giants second-year running back Andre Williams capitalized, running through Redskins defenders for a 1-yard touchdown and a 9–0 Giants lead just 9 minutes into the game. It was Cousins' 8th career interception against the Giants to go with only 1 career touchdown. Washington Football Team Roster FAQ. Teams links nav. As for the rest of Washington's draftees, running back Matt Jones and wide receiver Jamison Crowder could remake both the third-down offense and the return game. Right guard is up for grabs between Chris Chester and Spencer Long. WAS – Dashon Goldson 35-yard interception return (Dustin Hopkins kick), 14:18. Safety Kyshoen Jarrett and cornerback Tevin Mitchel join a perennially disappointing secondary. With the loss, Washington fell to 4–6, leaving the lead in the NFC East up for grabs. They also defeated the Bills for the first time since Super Bowl XXVI, as the Bills came into this game having won the last 6 games against Washington. If he doesn't improve in those areas, both Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy will surely receive another chance to supplant the player dangerously close to bust status. He's had three great seasons and that won't change. However, on third-and-4 from the Redskins' 22-yard line, inside of Miami kicker Andrew Franks' range, defensive end Jason Hatcher forced a Tannehill fumble that was bobbled all the way back to the Miami 40 and recovered by Redskins rookie outside linebacker Preston Smith. If he sticks around a little longer and Mitchel impresses, Porter could be primed for the chop. Fourth-round pick Jamison Crowder and sixth-rounder Evan Spencer join DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon, Andre Roberts and Ryan Grant. WAS – Matt Jones 2-yard run (pass failed), 7:59. Sept. 13 Miami Dolphins, 1. Of course, the Redskins will hope Griffin makes rapid strides in his fourth year. Jarrett is even viewed by some, including NFL.com's Mark Dulgerian, as "more of a strong safety." WAS – Dustin Hopkins 46-yard field goal, 14:19. Whoever doesn't win the job on the right may then try his hand pushing Shawn Lauvao on the left. NYJ – Brandon Marshall 35-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Nick Folk kick), 5:53. A few Redskins players struggled to handle the ball, but safety Trenton Robinson dove on it and gave Washington a fresh drive just short of midfield. Crowder and Spencer's immediate impact will most likely come on special teams. Meanwhile, the coverage units on special teams should be boosted by the litany of apparent depth players McCloughan added late on. Mason Crosby then kicked a field goal, putting the game out of reach. With a short field, Cousins and the Redskins gained 19 yards, and Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins booted a career-long 54-yard field goal to tie the game at 10–10 with just over two minutes remaining in the first half. WAS – Dustin Hopkins 46-yard field goal, 0:53. However, they were defeated by the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Improvement was expected in 2014, but little came. Despite an apparent embarrassment of riches at a seemingly loaded position, McCloughan still added two draftees to the wide receiver corps. In this context, it's easy to see the selection of Jones as a more-than-gentle reminder to Morris that he enters this season under no small amount of pressure. Veteran receiver Roddy White made the catch, and Freeman redeemed himself on the next play with a touchdown, resulting in a 19–16 Falcons lead. View the 2015 Washington Redskins football schedule at FBSchedules.com. Having done most of his work bolstering the D-line via the veteran market, McCloughan didn't need to expend a pick at the position during the draft. ", Keim details how the wideout's work in football's third phase stood out during his college days: ", Known for blocking and special teams work at Ohio State. WAS – Kirk Cousins 8-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 4:26. Keim details how the wideout's work in football's third phase stood out during his college days: "Known for blocking and special teams work at Ohio State. Cousins threw zero interceptions for the second consecutive home game, a first in his career, and the Redskins defense did not allow a 40-yard rusher for the second straight week. But it's a different story altogether in Washington. With only 36 seconds left, Washington had a first-and-goal from the 6-yard line. 2015 Washington Redskins Starters, Roster, & Players: 9-7 (po:0-1) (1st in NFC East), Coach: Jay Gruden, ProBowl: Williams STL – Kenny Britt 40-yard pass from Nick Foles (Greg Zuerlein kick), 7:01. The Eagles were barely able to cross midfield before punting back to Washington. If either player is going to feature in the passing game as a rookie, Crowder seems the more likely candidate. B/R draft analyst Matt Miller references McCloughan's time spent with Frank Gore, a runner he drafted with the San Francisco 49ers, as well as Marshawn Lynch with the Seattle Seahawks. One other name to watch out for in this rotation is Frank Kearse. In a game that was cross-flexed, the Redskins would defeat the Buffalo Bills 35–25, getting their first and only win against an AFC opponent. He … With all the momentum lost and a sack by Redskins rookie linebacker Preston Smith moving the Eagles back to the 25-yard line, kicker Caleb Sturgis missed a short field goal to keep the score at 13–0. — Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 5, 2015 The latter has barely seen the field since being drafted in 2012, while the former has struggled through virtually every snap he's played on it since 2011. Washington led 10–7 entering halftime. WAS – Kirk Cousins – 22/40, 217 yards, TD, INT, NE – Tom Brady – 26/39, 299 yards, 2 TD, INT, NE – LeGarrette Blount – 29 rushes, 129 yards, TD, WAS – Pierre Garçon – 4 receptions, 70 yards, NE – Brandon LaFell – 5 receptions, 102 yards. PHI – Sam Bradford – 15/28, 270 yards, 3 TD, WAS – Kirk Cousins – 31/46, 290 yards, TD, PHI – DeMarco Murray – 8 rushes, 36 yards, WAS – Alfred Morris – 17 rushes, 62 yards, PHI – Riley Cooper – 2 receptions, 72 yards, TD, WAS – Jamison Crowder – 7 receptions, 65 yards. NE – Stephen Gostkowski 21-yard field goal, 7:32. The 2015 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 84th season in the National Football League and the second under head coach Jay Gruden and first under general manager Scot McCloughan. DAL – Dan Bailey 34-yard field goal, 3:39. The Redskins' special teams have been dire as long as the O-line and secondary have been poor. The Redskins offense turned the ball over late and failed to convert a fourth down in their own territory with 5 minutes to play. With the win the Redskins moved to 2–2 for the season. They had moved the ball to their own 42-yard line, only about 20 yards from Barth's range, when Charles Sims fumbled the ball and Chris Baker recovered it for Washington. Targeting a player specifically, or at least largely, for what he can do on special teams would seem like a wasted pick on many other teams. The hometown New York Jets improved to a surprising 5–1, already surpassing their win total from the entire 2014 season. Atlanta then committed a surprising turnover, a Ryan pass intercepted by Breeland, who returned the ball all the way back to the Atlanta 21-yard line. This contest broke a five-game losing streak to the Giants. Last year's NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray rattled off a 30-yard gain on the Eagles' next possession, but the teams exchanged punts after it. It was the first time the Redskins had shut out back-to-back home opponents in the first half since 1997. Based on his play during the last two seasons, 2012's second-overall pick may be a good bet to lose it by midseason. Redskins rookie receiver and returner Rashad Ross later returned a kickoff 101 yards to make the final score 32–21. The day-one starter of choice will be fifth overall pick Brandon Scherff. DAL – Cole Beasley 7-yard pass from Kellen Moore (Dan Bailey kick), 4:22. WAS – Matt Jones 78-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 9:52. Gruden's aim may be to enter the new campaign with three power-style backs able to split chores in the backfield. On their next possession, Washington drove to the Miami 22-yard line—easily inside Forbath's range—but three consecutive penalties pushed them back 24 yards and forced a punt, squandering a valuable chance to extend the lead. Kirk Cousins was later named the starter for the season, and set multiple Redskins franchise records. He scored his first career touchdown in Week 16 … WAS – Jordan Reed 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 6:56. He faced a stern test though, as his career TD–INT ratio on the road was 11–13, and he had never played in a road game without throwing at least one interception. Fitzpatrick capitalized on those conversions, and threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Decker, wrapping up a 21–0 third quarter that resulted in a 34–13 Jets lead. Here is the 16-game slate the Washington Redskins will play this season. If Jarrett impresses in camp, one of Thomas or Davis figures not to be around at the start of the new season. More importantly, the Eagles took their first lead of the game, 20–16. But he's coming off his least productive season as a pro and is set to become a free agent in 2016. Gruden cited Crowder's flair for big plays as one of the key factors in the decision to pick him 105th overall, per Andrew Walker of Redskins.com. Washington limited the damage, forcing a field goal attempt to only be down 10–0. ", That battle could either free Roberts to spend more time on the outside, or it could even condemn the former, "Very much so," he said. One more thing that should help Griffin is a recommitment to the running game. Washington's offense, which ran only 10 plays in the first quarter and only gained one first down (by penalty), managed to cross midfield on their subsequent drive, but Buccaneer defensive end Jacquies Smith sacked Cousins, forcing a fumble that fellow defensive end Howard Jones returned 43 yards for a touchdown. At least that's the view of Gruden, according to ESPN's John Keim: Alfred's still the running back here. Kirk Cousins then ran the ball in for the first rushing touchdown of his career, and Washington led 13–0. While Jackson is a safe bet to continue terrorizing defenses deep, Gruden must get catch-machine Garcon more involved after his numbers dipped in 2014. Every QB, RB, WR, etc. Badly hoping to get themselves back in the game, the Redskins called a deep pass to former Duke University receiver Jamison Crowder, but Jets safety Marcus Gilchrist intercepted the ball for Cousins’ second turnover of the game. Redskins coach Jay Gruden made a bold decision, opting to attempt an onside kick. That battle could either free Roberts to spend more time on the outside, or it could even condemn the former Arizona Cardinals third receiver to an early exit from D.C. Two flankers not going anywhere this season are Jackson and Garcon. But if Smith ends up as a 5-technique, he may have inadvertently added one more playmaker to a suddenly formidable-looking front. This year, the Redskins used the 2015 event to honor their players for contributions both on and off the field. He played a variety of positions for the Pats as a roving, "Elephant-style" outside rusher. With under 9 minutes remaining, they needed to regain some offensive momentum, but could not, going three-and-out. Over on defense, Preston Smith could bolster the pass-rush potential of the front seven at a variety of positions. Kirk Cousins was later named the starter for the season, and set multiple Redskins franchise records. In 2014, the Buccaneers were 1–8 entering their matchup at Washington, but rookie receiver Mike Evans torched the Redskins defense for 209 receiving yards, setting up a 27–7 Bucs win. At least he knows he can count on Ryan Kerrigan on the other side. The two longest plays on the drive were a 14-yard pass to Chris Thompson and a 21-yarder to Pierre Garçon. While Felder believes his future lies at D-end, fellow B/R analysts Matt Miller and Chris Simms see him as a conversion project to hybrid rush linebacker. DAL – Dan Bailey 54-yard field goal, 0:14. TB – Mike Evans 40-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Connor Barth kick), 11:47. WAS – Chris Thompson 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins–Jamison Crowder pass), 3:40. ATL – Matt Bryant 42-yard field goal, 7:07. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: vs. (5) Green Bay Packers. For all his failings, Griffin has been subjected to a heavy beating and ceaseless pressure by a feeble front that's simply acted as a welcome mat for pass-rushers. Murmurs calling for coach Jay Gruden to be fired had begun to escalate. A lot of uncertainty remains at the one place on the roster where every football team wants a sure thing. NO – Drew Brees – 19/28, 209 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT, WAS – Kirk Cousins – 20/25, 324 yards, 4 TD, WAS – Alfred Morris – 15 rushes, 92 yards, NO – Brandin Cooks – 5 receptions, 98 yards, 2 TD, WAS – Matt Jones – 3 receptions, 131 yards, TD. Their next three plays, gains of 20, 19, and 7 to Carrier, Garcon, and Crowder, took only 19 seconds, leaving 5 seconds for a 52-yard attempt at a game-tying field goal. Washington advanced from their own 20-yard line to Tampa Bay's 6-yard line in just 8 plays, all of which were Cousins completions. This page was last edited on 16 January 2021, at 15:13. WAS – Jamison Crowder 11-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 0:58. TB – Connor Barth 45-yard field goal, 13:51. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. WAS – Matt Jones 39-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 7:05. Teams. The Redskins also suffered their third straight home loss to Dallas. This allowed the Redskins to extend the lead to 16–12, significant because Atlanta now needed a touchdown to win instead of a field goal. He quietly impressed during 2014 by logging three sacks. TB – Connor Barth 22-yard field goal, 5:06. The turnover also kept alive Cousins’ streak of having thrown an interception in every road game of his career. That ended up being Washington's best chance, as they could not score on any of their subsequent possessions. The ball rolled out of the end zone for a safety and a 2–0 Giants lead. McCloughan scored major plus points when he brought back Niles Paul during free agency. It's been a rough few seasons for the Redskins with their last playoff appearance coming in 2015. After driving down to the 2-yard line, Washington scored on a Kirk Cousins touchdown pass to Pierre Garçon, thanks to an uncharacteristic coverage error by former All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis. When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division. Alfred Morris runs of 16 and 13 yards got the offense rolling, and Pierre Garçon catches of 14 and 12 yards helped get Washington down to the Eagles' 4-yard line with 35 seconds left. As for McCoy, he seems the most at ease in head coach Jay Gruden's offense. A bolstered offensive line will certainly help. The Redskins improved from their 4–12 record from the previous season, going 9–7 and clinching the NFC East division title for the first time since 2012. One new lineman likely not required to shoot gaps, but rather fill and control them, is Terrance Knighton. All times are p.m. Eastern. Washington was only able to run four plays on their first drive before having to punt to Atlanta. Six plays and three timeouts later, Hopkins converted a 30-yard field goal to give the visiting Redskins a 13–10 halftime lead. Tampa Bay exited the locker room looking to extend their lead, but could not do so and punted back to the Redskins. Miami got the ball to begin the second half, and on third-and-7 from the Miami 45-yard line, Tannehill threw deep down the right sideline to former Pro Bowl tight end Jordan Cameron for a gain of 27. McCloughan has already signed Ricky Jean-Francois and Stephen Paea to compete at the position. But Jones won't stay just a complementary piece if Morris struggles to adapt to the new blocking Callahan will install. Redskins coach Jay Gruden attempted a two-point conversion to extend the margin to a field goal, but it, like the Falcons' attempt, fell incomplete. AFC North The scope of opinion regarding Smith's best fit is clearly defined. The visiting Buccaneers, all of a sudden, led 24–0. Walker also details how productive Crowder was during his days at Duke: "A four-year contributor for the Blue Devils, he appeared in 52 games in college, recording 283 catches for 3,641 yards (12.9 yards per catch) with 23 receiving touchdowns.". Jones joining lead workhorse Alfred Morris gives Griffin two bruisers to lean on. The most tragically underused member of the offense, Young should finally have a bigger role thanks to the new ground scheme. Of course, the most telling opinion belongs to the man who drafted Smith. MIA – Andrew Franks 22-yard field goal, 11:34. Despite concerns that former Pro Bowl running back Alfred Morris was not a good fit for coach Jay Gruden's offensive scheme, he rattled off a 35-yard run in the first quarter to give Washington some momentum. After all, Morris has risen to prominence running behind the stretch-style zone blocking Gruden's predecessor Mike Shanahan brought to D.C. in 2010. 2015 Washington Redskins Roster on PickingPros provides the entire list of players for the Redskins. If it's outside linebacker, the Redskins will have their replacement for Brian Orakpo and complement for 2014 second-round pick Trent Murphy. Near the end of the first half, with Washington still nursing a 3–0 lead, Cousins tossed a 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jordan Reed, putting the Redskins up 10–0. WAS – Kirk Cousins – 23/27, 203 yards, TD, WAS – Matt Jones – 19 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD, STL – Jared Cook – 5 receptions, 47 yards, WAS – Jordan Reed – 6 receptions, 82 yards. Even the depth behind the ageing ex-Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowler is long in the tooth, in the form of 31-year-old Kedric Golston. NYG – Josh Brown 35-yard field goal, 0:39. 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