Each year, of the 88 to 90 players that enter the summer months on the team, a sizable portion, often upwards of 40 players, can be considered safe in the hunt for roster spots. The other 13, or so, are tasked with showing off their best traits to the Washington Redskins, in order to curry favor and win extended jobs.
The choice is never easy for teams whittling down their 90-man roster, and promising players are always let go. Sometimes, it’s with the promise of a potential practice squad slot. Other times, nothing is promised at all, save for uncertainty.