Sims is right in the thick of the wide receiver battle, which might be the most difficult position to predict on the team. Coaches have been happy with Sims and the other young wideouts, including rookies Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon as well as Robert Davis and Cam Sims. The group’s depth has prompted speculation that Washington could cut 2016 first-round draft pick Josh Doctson, although at this point it seems more likely Doctson will either make the team or be traded.

But there is intrigue at other positions as well, including a deep and talented defensive backfield and a linebacker group dealing with injuries.

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And, of course, star left tackle Trent Williams’s holdout makes things even trickier. Some in the organization are hopeful Williams will return next week ahead of the Sept. 8 season opener at the Philadelphia Eagles, while others believe he will never wear a Redskins uniform again. The team has to plan its 53-man roster without him, but whoever makes the team as the final offensive lineman is in danger of being immediately released if Williams returns.

With the preseason complete, here is our final prediction of the 53-man roster:

(Note: Players are listed in alphabetical order.)

Quarterback (3): Dwayne Haskins, Case Keenum, Colt McCoy

No questions here unless the Redskins surprise by letting go of McCoy, who continues to deal with a slow recovery from a broken leg suffered last season. Keenum has been named the starter; Haskins, the 15th pick in this year’s draft, will back him up.

Running back (4): Derrius Guice, Samaje Perine, Adrian Peterson, Chris Thompson

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Another simple position that has had a clear top four throughout the preseason. There’s a slight possibility Byron Marshall replaces Perine because of his special teams versatility, but that would be a surprise, given Coach Jay Gruden’s frequent praise of Perine.

Wide receiver (6): Josh Doctson, Kelvin Harmon, Terry McLaurin, Trey Quinn, Paul Richardson, Cam Sims

Gruden said it’s unlikely the team will keep seven wide receivers, meaning one or more players the team likes will not make the final cut. It still seems likely that Doctson will make it, if he isn’t traded, despite frustration over his lack of production. Of the final three candidates, Cam Sims had the best training camp, Robert Davis had the best preseason, and Steven Sims brings added value as a kick returner.

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Tight end (3): Vernon Davis, Jordan Reed, Jeremy Sprinkle

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This has been the undisputed top three since last season. The only problem is they’re all pass catchers who struggle to block.

Offensive line (9): Tony Bergstrom, Geron Christian, Ereck Flowers, Wes Martin, Morgan Moses, Donald Penn, Ross Pierschbacher, Chase Roullier, Brandon Scherff

The Williams saga means this can change. The Redskins could keep an additional tackle, but it doesn’t seem as if Corey Robinson has earned a spot since signing in late July.

Defensive line (5): Jonathan Allen, Caleb Brantley, Matt Ioannidis, Daron Payne, Tim Settle

This is the strongest unit on the team, but not the deepest. If it stays healthy, this group has the chance to be one of the better lines in the NFL.

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Linebacker (10): Ryan Anderson, Jon Bostic, Jordan Brailford, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Josh Harvey-Clemons, Cole Holcomb, Ryan Kerrigan, Cassanova McKinzy, Marcus Smith, Montez Sweat

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This number changed from our previous projection because of the Ravens game. McKinzy suffered a concussion, and with Brailford likely to go on injured reserve, outside linebacker is thin. That could allow Smith to sneak onto the roster, at least for the short term, with McKinzy’s availability for the opener in question.

Cornerback (6): Quinton Dunbar, Fabian Moreau, Jimmy Moreland, Josh Norman, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Greg Stroman

Danny Johnson will be part of this group, but he remains on the physically unable to perform list. That would make Adonis Alexander, a supplemental draft pick in 2018, the first man out.

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Safety (4): Troy Apke, Landon Collins, Deshazor Everett, Montae Nicholson

Jeremy Reaves had a chance to make it a five-man group, but McKinzy’s concussion may demand an extra linebacker. Reaves is more instinctive than Apke, but the Penn State product has top-notch speed and was a fourth-round pick a year ago.

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Special teams (3): K Dustin Hopkins, LS Nick Sundberg, P Tress Way

There was never any competition for these spots. The band remains together.