The Achilles injury that kept Redskins rookie Josh Doctson on the sidelines for most of the offseason improved enough over the last week that the receiver took part in multiple practices after sitting out all of training camp and the preseason. Now, it seems the injury might be healed to the point Doctson can play Monday night against the Steelers.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has reported that Docston will suit up for the game.

I was told Doctson is slated to be in uniform. https://t.co/KC5qaoI32b — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 12, 2016

Clearly the Achilles made significant improvement, as in mid-August it seemed a real possibility Doctson might open the season on the PUP list. When the team decided to keep Doctson on the 53-man roster to open the season, that was a major hint the rookie would be playing sometime in the early season, though Week 1 remained unsettled.

As the Redskins held their final few practices before the Steelers game, head coach Jay Gruden said that Doctson's injury was unique and called it "kind of a day-to-day thing." Gruden said the team would continue to monitor the rookie's status and make a determination on game day.

Whether or not Doctson plays, the Redskins have quality depth at receiver. DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garçon and Jamison Crowder all have secure spots, and offensive coordinator knows his unit has the talent they don't need to overly rely on the rookie.

"We have a lot of confidence in those receivers that have been here and have been productive," McVay said. "I think it’s going to be one of those situations that we monitor each and every week, and the more that [Doctson] shows he’s capable of handling, then I think the more opportunities he’ll get."

It will be interesting to see what happens with the 'Skins active roster should Doctson be on it. The team will need to make seven players inactive, and while some are certainties like third QB Nate Sudfeld, Gruden and GM Scot McCloughan might have some interesting choices to make elsewhere on the roster.

For his part, the rookie shared this video of NFL rookies hyping fans for Monday night.

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