Tuesday marked the start of Week 2, with practices continuing Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday’s session is open to members of the media, so here are some things we’ll be keeping an eye on when the Redskins hit the field:

1. Running back situation: Matt Jones is the man now, or at least the Redskins hope. The second-year pro displayed great promise while playing behind Alfred Morris last season, but he also has much to prove. Can he stay healthy? Can he hold on to the football, after fumbling five times (several in key situations) as a rookie? The other big question for Washington: What kind of depth does it have behind Jones? Coaches are trying to determine the answer to that this offseason.

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2. Strong safety picture: The Redskins this offseason re-signed Duke Ihenacho, signed David Bruton Jr. away from Denver and also converted Will Blackmon from cornerback to safety. Bruton appears to be the leading candidate for the job, although Ihenacho, who has talent but struggles to stay healthy, also has a shot. Rookie Su’a Cravens will see time at strong safety as well, while also taking snaps at inside linebacker.

3. Josh Doctson’s role: The first-round pick missed portions of last week’s practices after tweaking his Achilles’ tendon during rookie minicamp. He said last week he expected to be back this week. He has talented veterans ahead of him in Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson. Coaches will figure out the best role for him, initially lining him up at multiple spots.

4. Rookie education: Aside from Doctson, Washington also has other rookies to get up to speed. Cravens will continue to learn both linebacker and safety as coaches create a hybrid role for him in the defense. Kendall Fuller is working his way back into the mix after missing much of his final year at Virginia Tech because of knee surgery. But coaches believe the cornerback will have a key spot in the secondary. Defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis is playing both nose tackle and end in hopes of challenging veterans for playing time at some point. But for now, it’s all about learning the systems.

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5. Rehabilitating veterans: Washington has a number of veterans who haven’t yet practiced as they work their way back from surgeries, but their returns will come at various points during the offseason. Left guard Shawn Lauvao, inside linebacker Perry Riley Jr., running back Chris Thompson and outside linebacker Junior Galette have all been held out of practice. Riley was going to see a specialist about the injured right foot that he broke a bone in late last season. The team also is waiting for word on safety Kyshoen Jarrett, who could miss the season with nerve damage in his neck and shoulder. We’ll find out if there are any possible updates today.