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Washington Redskins cut Matt Jones, Nate Sudfeld in going heavy on defense

The Washington Redskins trimmed their roster by 33 players on Saturday, getting to the NFL-mandated limit of 53 players. Here’s a closer look at the final moves:

Most significant move: They cut two draft picks once thought to be a part of the future: quarterback Nate Sudfeld and running back Matt Jones. The latter move was not surprising at all, but it represents quite a fall after Jones entered last season as the starter. He also was a favorite of former general manager Scot McCloughan, though Jones was inconsistent and fumbled too often.