Redskins depth chart update with Golston, Doughty

The Redskins have brought back two more of their free agents. Defensive end Kedric Golston and safety Reed Doughty, two veterans who came to the Redskins in the 2006 draft, have agreed to terms to return to Washington.

Both can be valued reserves. Golston has started 43 games, Doughty 25. Here is a look at how the presence of each of them affects the depth chart at their positions.

Defensive line

Starters: Stephen Bowen and Adam Carriker at ends, Barry Cofield at nose tackle.
Backups: Jarvis Jenkins and Kedric Golston at ends, Anthony Bryant at nose tackle 

This looks much better now that Golston is in the rotation rather than Darrion Scott or Joe Joseph. Golston was largely ineffective as the starter at end for 13 games but he can contribute as part of a rotation.

Safety

Starters: O. J. Atogwe, LaRon Landry
Reserves: Reed Doughty, Kareem Moore

With Landry and Moore both on the PUP list, the addition of Doughty is huge. He can play either strong or free safety so that gives them a lot of flexibility. Doughty’s return could be bad news for Chris Horton, who has been playing pretty well in Landry’s spot.

 

Comments

[Dave C.]

Seems like Doughty and Horton have been battling one another for a spot on the Skins roster forever. Horton seems better when fully healthy, but that's a rare occasion. Doughty is the safer bet, but he always seems to be a step slow on the back line of the defense. It'll be a battle won in preseason, but no way both stick. In fact, Anderson Russell (younger, and apparently more athletic than both of them if training camp reports are accurate) may win out over both of them.

[Rich Tandler]

I think that Horton has lost a lot of confidence since his rookie year. He's looked more sure of himself at practice so far. He can work his way off of the bubble in the preseason.