Washington Times · Sep 2, 2018
Redskins 53-man roster: Kelley survives, Bibbs cut, Spaight released
Washington Redskins linebacker Martrell Spaight sits on the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)The Redskins trimmed their roster from 90 men to 53 by Saturday’s 4 p.m. deadline — and running backs Rob Kelley and Samaje Perine both survived the cutdown.
Washington decided to keep five backs on the roster: Adrian Peterson, Chris Thompson, Byron Marshall, Kelley and Perine. But Marshall (sprained ACL and MCL) will go on injured reserve — freeing up another roster spot before Week 1, coach Jay Gruden said Saturday.
