We have a fullback! Redskins sign J.P. Holtz to the practice squad

Many people were disappointed Washington Redskins Hats , but not surprised that the Redskins did not keep a fullback on the 53-man roster this year. Washington started camp with Elijah Wellman on the roster, but he was waived/injured and the team moved onto TE J.P. Holtz to play FB.Holtz did a solid job blocking, and earned some hype from new starting RB Adrian Peterson(and a Mason-Brennan Preseason Hype! Award nomination).Holtz also got some praise from Head Coach Jay Gruden, who talked about the numbers game at RB, ILB, and OL when considering keeping a 4th TE to play FB. He didn't make the cut and the Redskins kept 5 RBs, 5 ILBs Washington Redskins Hoodie , and 9 OL. One of those RBs, Byron Marshall, is reportedly a candidate for IR with a sprained ACL/MCL.The Redskins dumped DL Cashaud Lyons yesterday after only one day on the team. It was reported last night by Craig Hoffman that a familiar name would be brought in, and we now know that J.P. Holtz is back with the team. Holtz joins Matt Flanagan as a TE on the practice squad. Will Holtz ever be brought up to the main roster, or will the Redskins continue to use other players/positions for the role?Daily Slop: Chris Thompson has high hopes for season; Special teams will be critical in determining roster battles 100 Yards: Montae NicholsonRedskins safety Montae Nicholson joins Redskins.com's Perry Mattern for a 100-yard strollWorking his way back from injury, Thompson has high hopes for season | WTOPThe Redskins running back was having his best season when it ended in Week 11 due to a leg fracture. With training camp in full swing, he’s eager to work with a new quarterback and thinks “we’re capable of being the best.”The Redskins’ trash-talking defensive backs have their hands full with Alex Smith - The Washington PostThe quarterback's accuracy and judgement have been difficult to counter.Practice Notes: 2018 #SkinsCamp Cheap Customized Washington Redskins Jerseys , Day 7Redskins.com's Jake Kring-Schreifels and Grant Cohen break down the key plays and highlights from Day 7 of the Washington Redskins' 2018 training camp in Richmond, Va.Maurice Harris and Fabian Moreau continue to show out at Redskins camp | NBC Sports WashingtonIn their newest Postcard from Camp, JP Finlay and Rich Tandler take a look at two non-starters who are coming on at Redskins training camp.Redskins training camp practice report, Day 7 | NBC Sports WashingtonFollow along as we track the happenings at Redskins Practice in Richmond.Terrelle Pryor says any cheap shots from Redskins will be 'handled accordingly' | NBC Sports WashingtonZach Brown made clear the Redskins defense looks forward to the opportunity to hit Terrelle Pryor in joint practices with the Jets, but Pryor seems prepared to hold his own.Camp Battles: Zach Brown and Mason Foster are locks, but questions after that | NBC Sports WashingtonThe Redskins are set at starting inside linebacker, but what do they have behind that? JP Finlay evaluates the position here in the Camp Battles series.Brian Mitchell reveals that Josh Doctson had his heel drained during training camp | NBC Sports WashingtonIt's been a tough few days for Josh Doctson. First he hurt his shoulder in practice Alex Smith Jersey Elite , but those results came back clear. Brian Mitchell now reports the WR also had his heel drained.Need to Know: Special teams will be critical in determining roster battles | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: Making great catches in practice will help a wide receiver make the 53-man roster, but doing the dirty work on special teams will help even more.After a quiet week, Redskins WR Paul Richardson makes a highlight play | NBC Sports WashingtonRedskins WR Paul Richardson was brought in to make big plays. We had not seen much of that ability until practice on Wednesday.Redskins observations: For fantasy owners, delight and frustration lies ahead with Washington stars | Sports | richmond.comWhich Redskins players are the most tantalizing for fantasy football owners?Redskins observations: Depth chart thoughts at the camp's midway point | Sports | richmond.comSaturday's Fan Appreciation Day workout marks the halfway point of training camp's 15 practices. Let's take a quick look at how things are shaking out at each position:Redskins show off deep passing game between Alex Smith and Paul Richardson - The Washington PostPlus, more observations from Wednesday's training camp practice.Redskins RB Chris Thompson getting his ‘groove’ back as he nears full health - The Washington PostWashington needs the versatile, pass-catching back to round back into form for the offense to reach its potential in 2018. Custom Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys