It feels as if a new era has subtly begun in Redskins Park. At the end of the 2018 season, the future of the Washington Redskins was left mired in uncertainty. Jay Gruden’s job was not guaranteed past the end of January, and with Alex Smith‘s football future facing doubt, the Redskins were left with no answers at the sport’s most important position. The Redskins needed to put together a strong offseason to reset their course, and miraculously, they managed to do just that. The Redskins signed Landon Collins to solidify their secondary, and then proceeded to dominate the 2019 NFL Draft, adding value deals in almost every round. Now, just months removed from a static state, the Redskins have a quarterback in Dwayne Haskins. The Redskins have new intriguing offensive weapons in Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon. The Redskins have a new starting edge rusher with tremendous potential in Montez Sweat. And the Redskins have a new direction. Now it’s up to them to stay the course. Want your voice heard? Join the Riggo's Rag team! Write for us! Washington’s rookie minicamp session took place at the end of last week, and in it, we caught a glimpse of this new era, personified. What kind of impression did Dwayne Haskins set? How did other rookies fare? Let’s take a look.<doc-sep>The Washington Redskins have started to make roster moves following the conclusion of rookie minicamp, and on Monday, they signed five players who should be on their 90-man roster. According to the Redskins' official website, the team has signed former Notre Dame defensive end Jonathan Bonner, former Nebraska offensive guard Jerald Foster, former North Dakota defensive back Deion Harris, former Austin Peay defensive lineman Austin Maloata and former Kutztown running back Craig Reynolds. Reynolds was the first signing we caught wind of, as Paul Sheehy, President of ProStar Sports Agency, tweeted that his client had signed with Washington. Reynolds had a highly-decorated career as a collegiate athlete, as he was named the 2018 team MVP, a three-time All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East First Team Player and set three school records with 34 career rushing touchdowns, 261 rushing yards in a single game and 345 all-purpose yards in a game. He's considered an all-purpose back who is just as dangerous out of the backfield as a receiver as he is a runner. NFL analyst Lance Zierlein predicted that Reynolds would be a priority free agent ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft, and that he had a great chance to be in an NFL training camp: "Two-time team captain with great size and a diverse set of skills that sets him apart from many small-school prospects at the running back position. Reynolds' flash plays will whet the appetite, but the tape leaves you wanting more from him as a runner. He should benefit from a more downhill approach where his one-cut ability could be better utilized than in the off-set RPO looks he had at Kutztown. He tested well at his pro day and has a chance to be considered late in the draft or as a priority free agent." Bonner played both defensive end and defensive tackle for the Irish. He recorded 23 total tackles in 13 games played as a senior. Maloata started his collegiate career with Oregon before transferring to Austin Peay. In his one season in Clarksville, he recorded 32 total tackles including three for a loss. Harris was a defensive back who probably would have been drafted should he not have suffered an Achilles injury, and he was able to prove his worth during the Redskins' minicamp this past weekend. This is definitely a player who you should keep an eye on. The Redskins also released three players: running back Russell Hansbrough, defensive back Joshua Holsey and offensive tackle Roubbens Joseph. Hansbrough was signed to a reserve/future contract in January, and spent time on the Redskins' practice squad in December. Holsey was signed by the Redskins in December, but went down with a partially torn ACL in his first game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Joseph was signed to a reserve/future contract in January as well. He went undrafted out of Buffalo in the 2017 NFL Draft and spent last season on the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins in April, subsequently released, and then signed to the Redskins' practice squad in December.<doc-sep>The Redskins held rookie mini-camp Friday and Saturday, and gave everyone their first look at the new guys. First round QB Dwayne Haskins drew a big crowd at practice yesterday. He connected with fellow rookies Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon, along with other new faces. Washington invited 44 players to camp, and reportedly signed five(updated). Here are all the pictures, videos, news, and more from this weekend’s camp. Rookie tryout players: #Redskins will host 44 tryout players this weekend. Full list of rookie minicamp participants ⬇️⬇️⬇️https://t.co/CQIcITfOoB pic.twitter.com/20txxfS4D9 — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 10, 2019 Reggie Bain , OL, Florida Atlantic , OL, Florida Atlantic Tanner Balderree , TE, BYU , TE, BYU Jonathan Bonner , DL, Notre Dame , DL, Notre Dame Taiwan Deal , RB, Wisconsin , RB, Wisconsin Dylan Donahue , LB, West Georgia , LB, West Georgia Vaughnte Dorsey , S, Texas Tech , S, Texas Tech Kendrick Edwards , WR, Arkansas State , WR, Arkansas State Victor Evans , LB, Mississippi , LB, Mississippi Drew Ferris , LS, Florida , LS, Florida Wesley Fields , RB, Georgia Southern , RB, Georgia Southern Jerald Foster , OL, Nebraska , OL, Nebraska Devin Fuller , WR, UCLA , WR, UCLA Youhanna Ghaifan , DL, Wyoming , DL, Wyoming Rashad Greene , WR, Florida State , WR, Florida State Tyler Green , CB, Lindenwood , CB, Lindenwood Deion Harris, CB, North Dakota Corbin Jackson, S, Liberty Sami Kassem , OL, Toledo , OL, Toledo Isaiah Langley , CB, USC , CB, USC Don Liotine, RB, Stony Brook Austin Maloata , DL, Austin Peay , DL, Austin Peay Tre McBride , WR, William & Mary , WR, William & Mary Vinny Mihota , DL, Virginia Tech , DL, Virginia Tech Odell Miller , OL, Western Michigan , OL, Western Michigan Quentin Moon, LB, Western Illinois Jamar Morris, TE, NW Oklahoma State Ali Mourtada, K, Assumption Brandon Murphy , OL, Memphis , OL, Memphis Vinny Papale, WR, Delaware Jerry Powe, LB, Lafayette Jordan Powell, CB, Widener Terronne Prescod , OL, North Carolina State , OL, North Carolina State Craig Reynolds, RB, Kutztown Zach Roberts , LS, Lamar , LS, Lamar Ed Roll, S, UNC Charlotte Yannis Routsas , P, Texas-San Antonio , P, Texas-San Antonio Kamilo Tongamoa , DL, Iowa State , DL, Iowa State Chris Turner , CB, Charleston (WV) , CB, Charleston (WV) Eli Walker , S, Kansas State , S, Kansas State Keenan Walker , OL, Independence JC , OL, Independence JC Aca’Cedric Ware, RB, USC Toby Weathersby , OL, LSU , OL, LSU Aaron Williams , S, Nebraska , S, Nebraska Michael Wristen, LB, Colorado State-Pueblo “A lot of guys recognize him as the 'Invincible' guy...but at the end of the day, he’s just my dad." Vinny Papale, one of 44 #Redskins tryouts, is looking to create his own legacy. https://t.co/E9rtf3cGTs pic.twitter.com/IG2I1J4VDi — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 11, 2019 Former Jets’ LB Dylan Donahue, whom the NFL has reinstated after he drove the wrong way in the Lincoln tunnel and got a DWI, just finished tryouts with the Raiders and Redskins as he tries to return to the league. Donahue last played for the AAF’s Atlanta team. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 11, 2019 Rookie numbers assigned: Rookie Jersey Numbers 0️⃣7️⃣ Dwayne Haskins 1️⃣3️⃣ Kelvin Harmon 1️⃣7️⃣ Terry McLaurin 2️⃣3️⃣ Bryce Love 2️⃣5️⃣ Jimmy Moreland 5️⃣7️⃣ Cole Holcomb 7️⃣2️⃣ Ross Pierschbacher 7️⃣8️⃣ Wes Martin 9️⃣0️⃣ Montez Sweat 9️⃣5️⃣ Jordan Brailford *subject to change https://t.co/DwLSPBUX09 pic.twitter.com/1Vt6pmLMVb — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 10, 2019 Day 1 Practice: WATCH LIVE: First day of 2019 Redskins rookie minicamp https://t.co/84m1QKN6Ab — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 10, 2019 Jim Tomsula is already in midseason form. pic.twitter.com/16yBjhQhRp — Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) May 10, 2019 Transactions: The Redskins waived UDFA TE Kano Dillon today - find out why#FireBruceAllen https://t.co/fkMwSxv7zs — Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) May 11, 2019 Day 2 Practice: Dwayne Haskins stretching... it begins. pic.twitter.com/A120zfxyfK — John Keim (@john_keim) May 11, 2019 There is an absurd amount of media here for #Redskins training camp. All eyes and cameras on this guy. (Haskins, not Jay) pic.twitter.com/zvaHbpome6 — Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) May 11, 2019 Here’s JMU’s Jimmy Moreland. I hate to be that guy, but this ball is definitely not regulation size. pic.twitter.com/iM4NCZ8i9p — michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) May 11, 2019 Here is video of Dwayne Haskins throwing a football. pic.twitter.com/jSlXb18BNv — Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) May 11, 2019 The Ohio State connection. pic.twitter.com/m5TVkSFZiP — michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) May 11, 2019 Here’s one for the haters. pic.twitter.com/mpqP3YRON4 — michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) May 11, 2019 Here’s returning WR Darvin Kidsy pic.twitter.com/V1Djmojk8g — michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) May 11, 2019 Here’s another Darvin Kidsy special. pic.twitter.com/3W58nX355w — michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) May 11, 2019 This Haskins throw drew praise from Gruden pic.twitter.com/g8NQ0rZrhD — John Keim (@john_keim) May 11, 2019 Haskins and McLaurin clearly have an established connection. Which you’d expect. Can tell he’s still getting used to the other WRs, but those two already had a couple good moments in 1 on 1. #redskins pic.twitter.com/jOSSngPc71 — Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) May 11, 2019 Dwayne Haskins, Jr. to Steven Sims, Jr. at Skins rookie camp. This was pretty. pic.twitter.com/RhIn1S8ODl — Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) May 11, 2019 I love that Bill Callahan is having Pierschbacher and Martin work together all day. Wes Martin has really quick feet #Redskins pic.twitter.com/Xul0PWTcX1 — Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) May 11, 2019 And right on cue vs. 7th round pick Jordan Brailford he wins with ease #Redskins pic.twitter.com/qrIwQybyJ9 — Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) May 11, 2019 Chidi Okeke showed out today and I’m excited to see what he can do against the vets in the upcoming weeks/months #Redskins https://t.co/1JdJM6DBRO — Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) May 11, 2019 Here are 14 bullet-points (I counted to be sure) on Saturday's minicamp practice. Check it out for notes on Haskins, Sweat, McLaurin, Harmon and Rob Freakin Ryan https://t.co/pc2gEXOK6X — Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) May 11, 2019 Redskins rookie camp observations: Haskins and McLaurin pick up where they left off at Ohio State: https://t.co/CPrDUCyItf — michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) May 11, 2019 Dwayne Haskins draws a crowd during his first Redskins minicamp https://t.co/z2RF5SOSIB — The Insider (@Insider) May 11, 2019 Haskins turning heads at Redskins minicamp https://t.co/lROPOd5Bbp — John Keim (@john_keim) May 11, 2019 Transactions: Deion Harris, CB, North Dakota #Redskins add another FCS CB to their defensive-backfield by signing North Dakota @UNDfootball CB Deion Harris (joining Danny Johnson (Southern) & Jimmy Moreland (JMU). When healthy, Harris was one of the top defensive players in the country. Watch out for him in Washington. https://t.co/L4qSfuVHRg — Christian Shanafelt (@ChrisShanafelt) May 12, 2019 Craig Reynolds, RB, Kutztown Congratulations to @13_CJR RB Craig Reynolds for earning a contract with the @Redskins following rookie minicamp! Way to go, C-Rey! @KUGoldenBears @KUBearsFootball pic.twitter.com/d3ssUGyrHm — Paul Sheehy (@ProStarSports) May 12, 2019 Jerald Foster, OL, Nebraska Jonathan Bronner, DL, Notre Dame Austin Maloata, DL, Austin Peay More Tryouts:<doc-sep>
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 25: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw a pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Rookie minicamp starts tomorrow, so naturally, the Redskins are placing their 2019 rookies under contract. The Washington Redskins left the 2019 NFL Draft with nine new players, on paper. But in actuality, there was no contractual possession of said players until earlier today. Per ESPN’s John Keim, the Redskins signed the following players to rookie deals: Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins, Stanford running back Bryce Love, Indiana offensive guard Wes Martin, Alabama offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher, North Carolina linebacker Cole Holcomb, North Carolina State wide receiver Kelvin Harmon, James Madison cornerback Jimmy Moreland, and Oklahoma State edge rusher Jordan Brailford. To summarize, the Redskins signed eight of their ten 2019 draft picks, including first-round quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who figures to be a large part of the franchise moving forward. For four years, he’ll provide good value at the sport’s most important position, and in the latter years of his contract, the Redskins might be able to maximize his tenure with more cap space to utilize. Want your voice heard? Join the Riggo's Rag team! Write for us! The only Redskins picks left unsigned ahead of rookie minicamp were first-round edge rusher Montez Sweat, from Mississippi State, and Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who was acquired in Round 3. It’s customary for third-round picks to take longer to lock down their contracts, but Sweat’s lack of a contract is notable. Per D.C. beat reporter J.P. Finlay, there’s no reason to be alarmed by Sweat’s situation, but it is at least peculiar to see him without a deal in place. Sweat’s situation is worth monitoring, especially if he doesn’t arrive at minicamp right away. Sweat’s heart condition could factor into stalled negotiations. For now, however, the Redskins can feel good about having seven of their nine 2019 draft picks under contract, with the most important piece locked in for four years. Now, the attention turns from the files to the field, where the rookies will put on their pads for minicamp, starting tomorrow.