Daily Slop: Alfred Morris Part Of ESPN's Ultimate 53-Man Roster; RGIII not Going to Make any Apologies After Comments About Role

Need to Know: After training camp, five Redskins who are now roster locks | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Wednesday, August 19, one day before Washington Redskins play the Detroit Lions at FedEx Field. Five players who have become roster locks Before OTAs started in late May, I did a post on the players I thought were roster locks. I came up with 41 of them.

Special Olympics Virginia Sends Best Wishes To Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen
After both tight ends Niles Paul and Logan Paulsen suffered season ending injuries, Special Olympics Virginia wished them a speedy recovery.

Alfred Morris Part Of ESPN's Ultimate 53-Man Roster
ESPN's Mark Dominik recently released his ultimate 53-man roster -- which is based on 2015 salaries under the salary cap -- and Alfred Morris is one of four running backs.

Washington Redskins' No. 2 QB battle between Colt McCoy, Kirk Cousins - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN

Because Kirk Cousins took the second-team reps versus Cleveland last week, Colt McCoy will do so on Thursday.

Robert Griffin III 'not going to make any apologies' after comments about role - Washington Times

Griffin stood by the proclamation he made about being the best quarterback in the NFL on Tuesday afternoon, not long after the Redskins finished their final practice prior to Thursday's preseason game against the Lions.

PHOTOS: Lions Week Practice, Aug. 18

Check out these photos of the Washington Redskins preparing for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Detroit Lions Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Redskins Park.

Practice Notes: Lions Week (8.18.15)

Redskins.com's Stephen Czarda breaks down the key plays and highlights from the Washington Redskins' practice Aug. 18, 2015, at Redskins Park in Loudoun County, Va.

Dashon Goldson Seen As A 'Natural Leader'

One of the Redskins' more notable offseason acquisitions, Dashon Goldson is someone the coaches trust as a leader and who teammates are looking up to.

Journeymen Willie Smith, Ty Nsekhe Fight For Spot

Offensive tackles Willie Smith and Ty Neskhe have each had interesting paths to the Redskins, but both find themselves in prime position to grab a spot on the 53-man roster.

Redskins Week 2 Preseason Notes - Griffin, Cooley & More - Fanspeak.com