Redskins Practice 10/9: Jay Gruden and Sean McVay Pressers

Injury Updates:

Chris Culliver, DeAngelo Hall, Jordan Reed and DeSean Jackson are all out for Sunday. #Redskins #RedskinsTalk

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 9, 2015

Injury replacements:

Gruden said he's confident that veteran CB Will Blackmon can get the job done Sunday with more playing time in Culliver's absence.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2015

CB DeAngelo Hall also out, as expected. #Redskins likely relying on Will Blackmon and Kyshoen Jarrett, along with Bashaud Breeland.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) October 9, 2015

Chris Culliver knee injury:

Culliver had surgery on that left knee in the past and is dealing with cartilage issues Gruden said.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2015

Gruden said Culliver's knee injury stems from a prior surgery. Cartilage, soreness, quad weakness. Needs rehab to strengthen it up.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 9, 2015

Tiht Ends:

Gruden said the team will go with the two TEs it has -- Derek Carrier and Anthony McCoy -- for Sunday's game. Could use Tom Compton, too.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2015

No fines from last week:

Trenton Robinson said he was not fined for those helmet to helmet hits leveled against him. Gruden said league said nothing was dirty.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2015

Third Quarter Slump:

McVay on getting offense going in the 3Q: "We've gotta figure out a way to create some momentum." WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/8gPxexr0wt

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2015

McVay says getting off to better starts in third quarters is a point of emphasis.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2015

Sean McVay says they need to be better on 1st/2nd downs in 3rd quarter & need to not turn ball over. #Redskins

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 9, 2015

Injuries on offense:

McVay on challenge without D. Jackson and J. Reed vs. ATL: "Guys need to step up. That's a common theme across this league."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2015

Derek Carrier:

McVay says Derek Carrier is athletic player at TE pos.: "He is somebody that can do some things with the football once we get it to him."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2015

McVay likes Carrier's upside. Points to his 15-yard catch-and-run last week. Thinks he can make impact now that he's getting an opportunity.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2015

Former Redskins coaches in Atlanta:

McVay jokes he tells former #Redskins coaches in Atlanta: "Hey, there's nothing wrong with going 15-1."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2015

Offensive Line:

McVay on OL play so far: "They're playing at a high level right now." Credits veteran leadership, Bill Callahan's influence for success.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2015

Spencer Long:

McVay praises Spencer Long for how he stepped in for Shawn Lauvao and played well.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2015