RICHMOND — The Redskins took to the soggy practice fields on Thursday morning and almost all the news was good. Almost.

Here are JP Finlay's news and notes from Day 1 of Redskins training camp.

Zach Brown left the practice session early, after only a few snaps of 11v11 drills. He limped to the trainer's tent, where two members of the medical staff tended to him and applied a large ice wrap just above his upper left knee. He did not return to practice and seemed angry about the development, shouting in the tent. The team announced Brown will be day-to-day with a quad strain. While the quad strain isn't good news, it also doesn't seem like a major injury. So that's kinda good news.



left the practice session early, after only a few snaps of 11v11 drills. He limped to the trainer's tent, where two members of the medical staff tended to him and applied a large ice wrap just above his upper left knee. He did not return to practice and seemed angry about the development, shouting in the tent. The team announced Brown will be day-to-day with a quad strain. While the quad strain isn't good news, it also doesn't seem like a major injury. So that's kinda good news. How about some actual good news? Josh Doctson practiced and looked completely fine, taking part in all drills and mixing it up with cornerbacks. Ends up Jay Gruden was telling the truth about Doctson's MRI results: He's fine. Still something to monitor, though.



practiced and looked completely fine, taking part in all drills and mixing it up with cornerbacks. Ends up Jay Gruden was telling the truth about Doctson's MRI results: He's fine. Still something to monitor, though. Want more good news? Jordan Reed took part in practice and seemed like his old self. He moved well and spoke to reporters afterwards, explaining that the plan is for him to come back slowly but that he feels fully recovered from last year's foot issues.



took part in practice and seemed like his old self. He moved well and spoke to reporters afterwards, explaining that the plan is for him to come back slowly but that he feels fully recovered from last year's foot issues. Now, about that badass line. 2017 first-round pick Jonathan Allen held a lengthy media session, in which he described his plan for the Redskins defense this fall: "Being some badasses. Simple as that." Beyond being an awesome quote, it represents an important mindset along the Redskins rebuilt defensive line. Allen, along with 2018 first-round pick Daron Payne, should be looking to inflict damage on offenses. If that happens, the Redskins defense could improve dramatically, and fast.

Q: Is there such a thing as watching this Jon Allen video too many times?



A: Nope. pic.twitter.com/vF4OOesdmV — NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) July 26, 2018

Alex Smith ran his first training camp practice as Redskins QB and it looked solid. Chris Thompson, also returning from injury, talked about what it means to get on the field with Smith.

Chris Thompson says he’s just trying to get a feel for Alex Smith on an individual level. — JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 26, 2018

Paul Richardson looks very fast. He made some nifty moves along the sideline.



looks very fast. He made some nifty moves along the sideline. The field in Richmond was a mess. Multiple players complained privately about the playing surface, and one player even said "I hope nobody gets hurt." The Redskins facilities crew looked to be working constantly on the field, but ultimately with how much rain has come down in central Virginia, there is not much that can be done.



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