Jay Guden 9/6 Presser: The 53-Man Roster is Set...For Now

RGIII's Concussion:

Gruden on QB Robert Griffin III: "He's got to see the independent neurologist one more time early this week." Hopes he's cleared then.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 6, 2015

Griffin on the 53:

Gruden on Griffin III on the 53-man roster: "We feel like he's a quarterback that's young and talented that's done some good things."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 6, 2015

Gruden says he kept griffin because he was among best 53. "We don't feel like he's a distraction at all...You can never have too many QBs"

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 6, 2015

53-man roster:

Gruden: "We feel really good about the 53 guys we have." #Redskis

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 6, 2015

Ty Nsekhe's absence from practice:

Ty Nsekhey missed today for personal reasons today. Gruden praises his performance. Originally was "a long shot," but played well.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 6, 2015

Team Captains:

Gruden said team captains were voted yesterday; will be announced later this week.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 6, 2015

Tom Compton practice injury:

Gruden also said that Tom Compton, who hurt his right leg early in practice, got kicked in the calf. Will be okay.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 6, 2015

Trent Murphy: Starting OLB:

Gruden said Trent Murphy will start at OLB opposite Ryan Kerrigan, but Preston Smith, as planned, will get plenty of reps, too.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 6, 2015

Trent Murphy will start opposite Kerrigan but Preston Smith will rotate in frequently. "They'll be interchangeable," Gruden says.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 6, 2015

Deshazor Everett:

Gruden said Deshazor Everett punched his ticket to the 53 with his play on special teams.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 6, 2015

Third Tight End:

Gruden says team will address third tight end through practice squad or taking one from somewhere else. Says they are set for now.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 6, 2015

Backup QB:

Gruden said staff will make decision on No. 2 and 3 quarterbacks after Robert Griffin III gains clearance from neurologist.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 6, 2015

Brandon Scherff:

Gruden on Scherff: "I'm fired up about Brandon," adds he'll have tough challenges early but likes his mental fortitude.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 6, 2015

Rashad Ross:

Gruden said decision to keep WR Rashad Ross on roster was a "no brainer." Said he was a "long shot" to begin, but can stretch a defense.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 6, 2015