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Jay Gruden Redskins Presser: “There’s no rush to name a starting QB right now”

Jay Gruden answers questions after today’s practice

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Aug 20, 2019, 2:00pm EDT

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Jay Gruden spoke to the media after today’s practice, the last before they travel Atlanta to face the Falcons for their 3rd preseason game of the season. Gruden gave a lot of updates on the Redskins various injuries and recoveries from previous injuries. And the QB battle rages on...

OUT for Thursday: Trey Quinn, Fabian Moreau.

Probably out: Jordan Reed, Paul Richardson, Jr.

QUESTIONABLE: Derrius Guice, Caleb Brantley, Tim Settle,

WATCH LIVE: HC Jay Gruden speaks to the media. https://t.co/gfHISDHZTi
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2019

Derrius Guice:

Gruden says no final decision on Guice has been made.

They often wait till after they meet with us to make these decisions, even though we all kinda know the deal. It’s not official yet but he should be playing.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 20, 2019

Gruden says he wants Guice to get a few carries before Week 1 in Philly. Says he feels “pretty confident” Guice will play Thursday in Atlanta
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 20, 2019

Gruden says he’d love Guice to get a few carries and get used to being tackled again. He’s confident he’ll be ready Thursday.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 20, 2019

Jordan Reed:

Gruden to the podium:

He hasn’t made a decision on Jordan Reed for tomorrow yet. If he doesn’t play, he says it gives others a chance to make plays which makes it easier to evaluate the rest of the offense.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 20, 2019

Injury updates:

Jay Gruden time. Says he's unsure if Derrius Guice or Jordan Reed play Thursday... pic.twitter.com/e1DrMHK963
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 20, 2019

Gruden: Fabian Moreau (ankle) out tomorrow. No decision on Jordan Reed or Derrrius Guice yet. #redskins
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) August 20, 2019

Tim Settle did some team work, per Gruden. Caleb Brantley only did individual. Fabian Moreau won’t play this week
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 20, 2019

Gruden said Paul Richardson probably won’t play Thursday. Coming off Quad injury.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 20, 2019

Starting QB:

Gruden on his quarterback: “There’s no rush to name a starter right now.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 20, 2019

Trey Quinn:

Gruden says there are “high hopes” that Trey Quinn will be ready for Week 1 in Philly
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 20, 2019

Trey Quinn won’t play Thursday. They’re hoping he’s ready for Philly.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 20, 2019

Trey Quinn says if this was a regular season game he would be playing. Says he wants to be playing and would take reps in the 4th preseason game if the coaches would let him.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 20, 2019

Paul Richardson Jr.:

Also sounds like Paul Richardson won't play Thursday. PRich told me earlier in the week he hoped to play.

On Guice, Gruden adds he's optimistic the RB makes his preseason debut Thursday.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 20, 2019

WR depth:

Gruden talks WR depth chart. #redskins pic.twitter.com/QQXer5IEth
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) August 20, 2019

Fabian Moreau:

Fabian Moreau using a medical scooter for his leg. #Redskins
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 20, 2019