#Redskins head coach Jay Gruden talks with the media after practice.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2016
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Matt Jones:
Gruden says Jones will practice in pads and full contact later this week and that will determine availability for Monday.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016
Gruden says Matt Jones is coming along but they didn't want any contact today. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 5, 2016
Gruden on Jones and yellow no-contact jersey: "He didn't like it". #Redskins
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) September 5, 2016
#Redskins will practice in pads either Wednesday or Thursday and that will tell a lot more about Matt Jones' status for #Steelers
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 5, 2016
Defensive Line:
Gruden said he likes how defensive linemen complement each other, but also likes having Ioannidis on psquad to develop for future.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016
Logan Paulsen:
Gruden calls cutting Logan Paulsen "a real tough decision. He did everything we asked," but decided on 3 TE instead of 4.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016
Austin Reiter:
Gruden said they kept Reiter so they could keep working rather than having to find a center on waiver wire mid-season if there was an injury
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016
Josh Doctson:
Gruden says #Redskins are looking to ease WR Josh Doctson back into work - "This is the first time we've seen him in shoulder pads ever."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2016
Jay Gruden says WR Josh Doctson is "on the right path." Both acknowledge there's rust there. No decision yet if he'll be active vs. PIT
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 5, 2016
Gruden said no determination on Doctson. No practice tomorrow but they'll see how he responds to spike in activity.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016
Su’a Cravens:
Su'a Cravens' main focus will remain ILB position, but Gruden says team will start to branch him off into other roles.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2016
Su'a Cravens took snaps at safety on the scout team today. Another part of his development. Main focus still ILB/dime 'backer. But expanding
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016
Robert Kelley:
Gruden said growing confidence in Robert Kelley helped make choice of keeping 3 RB easier. Also expressed belief in Mack Brown. #Redskins
— Breaking Burgundy (@breakburgundy) September 5, 2016
DeSean Jackson:
"I think DeSean [Jackson] is one of the most explosive, if not the most explosive, players in football." - Jay Gruden #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 5, 2016
Deshazor Everett:
Gruden on Deshazor Everett: "HUGE late push." Said he struggled at safety some but then shined, and of course, makes special teams plays.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016