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5 Players Who Might Find Themselves on Washington Redskins' 2015 Practice Squad

Like most areas on their revamped roster, the Washington Redskins can fill up their practice squad with some intriguing talents. In particular, two rookies who won't make the final 53 are still worth keeping around in case they're needed during the season.

This insurance-style approach makes most sense at running back. Head coach Jay Gruden could well opt to give a brittle incumbent the first chance to nail down a niche role in the backfield. Given the player's history with injuries, though, Gruden would be wise to keep a versatile, undrafted rookie around.

It's a similar story at nose tackle.