RICHMOND— The Redskins have now had a week of practice and some players are beginning to separate themselves from others. The September 2 cut down date is four weeks from today and players on the bubble are very much alive. We have a break today so let’s take a look at who I think will be on the 53 when the dust settles just prior to the start of Week 1. The defense is up today, the offensive projection went up yesterday.

Players I have making the roster who are new to the organization in 2017 are in italics. Rookies are also in bold.

Defensive line (6)

Starters: Jonathan Allen, Stacy McGee, Phil Taylor (NT)

Backups: Terrell McClain, Anthony Lanier, Ziggy Hood

Bubble: Joey Mbu, Matt Ioannidis, A. J. Francis

I have less confidence in this projection than I do in any other area. Mbu and Ioannidis could easily make the team and perhaps Hood and Lanier aren’t the locks that I think they are. In particular, Ioannidis has played well, perhaps to the point where he will force them to keep seven linemen. I will continue to try to read the tea leaves on Jim Tomsula’s “I don’t have a depth chart” depth chart. Perhaps the preseason games will bring some clarity but I’m not holding my breath.

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Inside linebacker (4)

Starters: Will Compton, Zach Brown

Backups: Mason Foster, Martrell Spaight

Bubble: Zach Vigil, Chris Carter

Vigil and Carter appear to be big special teams contributors so one or both could force his way on the roster. It would force them add a roster spot for ILB because the other four are locks.

Outside linebackers (4)

Starters: Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith

Backups: Ryan Anderson, Junior Galette

Bubble: Lynden Trail

Trent Murphy is suspended for the first four games so a tough numbers decision is put off until Week 5. Houston Bates was waived-injured last week so Trail might get the nod if they decide to open with five OLB on the roster.

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Cornerbacks (5)

Starters: Josh Norman, Bashaud Breeland

Backups: Kendall Fuller, Quinton Dunbar, Fabian Moreau

Bubble: Josh Holsey, Dashaun Phillips

Moreau did not start camp on the PUP list as many expected so the third-round pick is almost certain to be on the 53-man roster. That will make it tough for Holsey to grab a spot. They could start with six CBs as they did last year but that would force a tough decision at safety.

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Safety (6)

Starters: D.J. Swearinger, Su’a Cravens

Backups: DeAngelo Hall, Will Blackmon, Deshazor Everett, Montae Nicholson

Hall is on the PUP list and it remains to be seen if he will be ready for the start of the season. If not, that could open the door for a sixth cornerback.

Specialists (3)

LS Nick Sundberg, K Dustin Hopkins, P Tress Way

No challengers here and none on the way.

Defensive breakdown: 25 players, four rookies, a total of nine new to the organization.

Full roster breakdown: 25 offense, 25 defense, three specialists. Eight rookies, a total of 14 players new to the Redskins.

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