Redskins likely looking for DE help after Jenkins injury

The Redskins received some bad news today when an MRI on rookie defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins revealed that he tore his ACL during the Redskins’ preseason game in Baltimore last night. The team’s second-round draft pick was going to be a heavy contributor in the defensive line rotation and many were figuring that he would eventually take over as the starter at left defensive end.

The team already was somewhat thin at the position. The starters are fine with Adam Carriker and Stephen Bowen. Kedric Golston provides some experienced depth but things get shaky beyond that. Next up on the depth chart are journeyman Darrion Scott, who has played in six NFL games since the 2006 season and second-year player Doug Worthington, who has yet to take an NFL snap.

There are other options out there. The Redskins released longtime end Phillip Daniels (pictured) just after the lockout ended. There was word that the Redskins told him that they might be interested in bringing him back if the situation changed. Daniels knows the defense, he is in town, and he has been working out. As there is no reason to believe that Jenkins won’t be ready for next season, a short-term solution may be called for here and, at age 38, Daniels would be just that.

There may be some free agents out there that the Redskins could sign but the pickings appear to be slim. The first tier is gone and the second and third tiers are pretty well picked over. They might not be able to find anyone much better than they have on the roster now and maybe no one better than Daniels.

The Redskins could decide to trade for depth. Perhaps a team that is in need of depth at, say, wide receiver would be willing to deal away a rotational defensive end.

The first round of cuts takes place starting today with the deadline being Tuesday. This is a cut from 90 to 80 players so the chances of finding quality depth then are small. However, the next round goes to 53 and there could be some quality reserve defensive ends on that waiver wire list.

 

Comments

[Luqman Sh-Hersi]

I am disspointed to see Jenkins loose for the season. I was ready to see his development in the defense. I think now its time to see another younger guy in the rotation with Carriker. Darion Scott I see as a candidate to replace Jenkins this season.

[JOHN DRAPER]

It is unforgivable and unbelieveable that the trainer's and coaches are not making it Mandantory for ALL linemen to wear knee braces thru all practices and preseason games at least until the players have become game conditioned. This injury could have been prevented ( Jarvis Jenkins). Where is everyone Brains or in this case, the lack there of. Short conditioning season, short everything.Color me Pissed off. Lets see if another lineman goes down before the powers that be decide to force knee braces on them. STUPIDITY, STUPIDITY

[Jeff Harmon]

1. John, wearing a knee brace before a knee injury is not going to prevent someone from getting hurt, if anything it hinders movement and puts the player in more positions where the player more susceptible to injury than preventing it. It's unfortunate that Jarvis Jenkins was hurt but it is apart of football, players will get hurt and need to be replaced, its apart of the game.

2. With Adam Carriker, Stephen Bowens, Darrion Scott, Kendric Gholston and Doug Worthington the defensive end position was thin even with Jarvis Jenkins. Depending on how they feel about Worthington, they might want to add another guy to the mix. I personally haven't seen much frm Worthington to think he's an active roster type guy but hey only time will tell.

[Allen]

This is the homer in me, but why did I know he was out for the season the second he went down? When players on other teams go down, and it looks nasty, they seem to pop right back up. When a Redskin goes down, our GM needs to be on the phone getting a replacement before the trainers attend to the injured player.

[JOHN DRAPER]

Jeff, thanks for the comment on the knee brace ( about Jarvis Jenkins)but the brace was invented to help reduce those kinds of injuries. Why do you think some of the players wear them? Especially after they have come back from an injury of that kind. Yes, it does hinder their movements at times but the alternative is disasterous. I'm sorry, you won't convince me that at least they should wear them through preseason until they get into better football shape . Have you noticed that majority of Acl and those kind of injuries occur during preseason and including the first 4-5 games of the season. That is not to say that they don't occurr later on , but most do happen earlier. When you look at the latter part of the season those kind of injuries tend to slack off. Why? Players are better conditioned and are watching out for that kind of accident from cut blocks etc.they pick their feet up. They don't leave their foot planted.Look at the replays of other linemen now and near the end of the season you'll see the difference. John Draper

[The Riggo Drill]

I am trying not to get too bummed out about Jenkins but it ain't easy. I have that same sick feeling in the pit of my stomach I got when Portis went down in preseason. Sigh.

[skinsadvisor]

Who you gonna call? No, not ghostbusters, but Phillip Daniels.

[ColeB]

I sure hope that DONT brink back Phillip Daniels, that would not be progress, Id rather see them go after another young DL in a trade (WR perhaps) or waiver wire after the drop to 53 man rosters

[jahwriter]

Hey John, I'm not sure where exactly your getting your information but a couple of the worst ACL injuries to ever occur happened past week 5 including Jamaal Anderson, Edgerin James etc. Even last year a good half of the ACL injuries occurred after week 5 including Bryan Smith, Philip Merling,Domenik Hixon etc. I mean I could go on and on but honestly don't want too.

A majority of ACL tears (80%) occur because of pivoting or coming down from jumping and can occur at anytime, especially in football. Actually a large majority of ACL tears occurs among running backs and receivers not lineman and those guys are usually very fit. Like I keep saying this is football, a person's put his career on the line every time they line up, because every time they line up could be there last. This is why players want up front big deals in the first place because they know this as well as anyone.

What happened to Jarvis was unfortunate but was a random occurrence that has no pattern or quick solution that could help the issue. Players play football and some of them get hurt. Jenkins wasn't the first young player lost for the season and won't be the last.

[Vince]

Please Daniels is too old. I have always liked his leadership and is a great guy but he offers nothing at de for us. We need see if someone becomes available after the cuts/waiver wire. Yes its probably unlikely we find someone, but we could explore a trade as well.
Bottom line is that Jarvis was so impressive and his impact just cant be replaced. He had the look of becoming a dominate force. This could still be one of the Redskins best draft in a long time.

[skinsadvisor]

I agree to all of the negatives of Daniels listed above. I also agree to the positives of waiver wire, but I do not to trade, especially if it involves a draft pick. Why give up a draft pick for a position that next year should be fine. ACL can be fully healed in a year and Jenkins seems like the type that will work extremely hard to come back as quickly as possible. Sign Daniels, a known good locker room leader, who is in good shape, to a short deal for now. He can begin practice right away and knows the scheme. Then if waiver wire is more generous than previously thought, say thanx and let him go again. No big deal. If not, he's ready for Giants and will be fine in a limited rotation role.

[Vince]

Well I just read where Shanny said the Jenkins cant be replaced. That was obvious. have to admit I knew nothing about him at the time of the draft and was not to excited about the pick.
Have to say he has been one of the most impressive rookies since Champ Bailey in 99. Shanny seemed to hit big with this draft. I like Helu and kerrigan seems to be getting better. Hankerson will be good just give him some time

[JOHN DRAPER]

to Jawriter and Jeff, on my previous comment about knee braces for at least the linemen(jarvis Jenkins) and how most of the acl, mcl tears occur's during train camps and preseason, especially for this year since camps started late. See www.stockton.edu look for "NFL-ACL Data" then item 7. I am also getting info sent for your viewing on how that translates later into the season. Conditioning.Agreed that knee braces may not prevent some injury but it can reduce the severity. Will have more info on this later. Let me hear back from you. John Draper

[Snyders Anus]

I agree with jeff 100%.When i saw him go down I thought to myself "why are these guys not wearing knee braces?".Sign Daniels short term for now and see what we can find on the wire as we get to the 53 man limit.Get well Jenkins.