Redskins: J.P. Holtz could be a roster dark horse/practice squader for 2018

J.P. Holtz signed with the Washington Redskins well into the 2018 preseason. Still, the tight end might have a better chance to make the roster or practice squad than initially anticipated.

When the Redskins added J.P. Holtz to their roster, there was little reason for excitement. The former Pittsburgh product had spent the first two years of his career as a member of the Cleveland Browns practice squad but spent the latter half of the 2017 season out of football. At best, he was considered to be a camp body, but he has shown a bit more than that so far.

In one preseason game, Holtz showed potential as a blocking tight end and fullback hybrid. The Redskins don’t have a viable fullback option…