Darrel Young News

For the first time since 2007, the Redskins' defense matches up against a rookie quarterback this Sunday.

As if they needed any more problems on offense, the Washington Redskins have been having a hard time figuring out who should replace starting right guard , done for the season after arm surgery.

The Redskins have switched practice-squad linebackers, dropping Darrel Young and adding Alvin Bowen.

The Redskins' new practice squad quarterback is more than a little familiar with Washington's season-opening opponent.

The Redskins completed their eight-player practice squad on Monday, signing former New York Giants quaterback Andre Woodson, two former draft picks and four undrafted rookies.

As the Redskins reported to work Monday morning -- with only six days to prepare for the season opener against the Giants -- rookie receiver Marko Mitchell found his familiar spot in the locker room.

Now that I've weighed in on the roster in advance of Saturday's deadline, I think it's important to note there's a chance the Redskins' 53rd player might currently be with another team.

One of my guys on the team told me I really should speak with middle linebacker London Fletcher about rookie linebacker Darrel Young, who is in the mix for the 53rd spot on the opening roster.

Redskins.com looks at some of the key players to keep an eye on during Friday's Redskins-Patriots preseason game at FedExField.

Some players go unnoticed during camp and the preseason and then surprisingly make opening 53-man roster.

The Redskins released five players on Sunday, including linebacker Alfred Fincher and offensive lineman Devin Clark, to get down to the roster limit of 75.

Washington linebackers Cody Glenn and Darrel Young take a break during training camp Tuesday afternoon at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va.