NFL Roster Cuts: 7 Washington Redskins Who Deserve to Be Let Go

The Washington Redskins have been surprisingly good during this preseason, getting solid production form veterans, younger players and rookies alike. There is a different vibe coming from Redskins park, and it has done wonders for team chemistry and competition among the players.

The success of the preseason has led to some players rising to the occasion, while others to fall by the wayside.

Washington has had trouble finding talent and depth at many positions, but this season is proving to be a different story. Though there are plenty of players deserving of roster spots, they can't all make the final 53-man list.

Here are some of the players that deserve to be let go this preseason.

Selvish Capers, Tackle/Guard

Selvish Capers was supposed to be a project player as an offensive lineman. He has great potential, but it hasn't shown through in what limited action he has seen this preseason. Even in practice, Capers has struggled with the zone-blocking scheme.

A switch to guard this offseason has not done much to help Capers get comfortable with the offense and may be enough to cut him loose.

The offensive line has added a lot of depth this offeason, and it is difficult to project which of the younger players is going to make the final roster, let alone through first cuts. Capers lacks versatility, which is why the team signed Sean Locklear in early August.

Capers hasn't played well in practice and struggled in what little preseason play he has managed to see. Shanahan handpicked the free agent linemen signed by the Redskins, which could be the end of Capers even as a practice squad player.

Mike Sellers, Fullback/Tight End

As difficult as it may be to admit, Mike Sellers simple does not have a proper role in the Redskins offense. Mike Shanahan has tried him as a traditional fullback, and Sellers has failed to excel. Sellers got a handful of snaps at tight end, but the position is too deep for him to see the light of day.

Shanahan favors Darrel Young as a lead blocker, and that makes Sellers expendable.

Sellers hasn't had the big hits or crushing blocks that made fans and coaches love him in past years. The zone-blocking scheme doesn't lend itself to big individual blocks, and Sellers hasn't found a groove he can thrive in. His touches have been limited in the new offense, which has limited the impact Sellers is capable of.

You cannot discount his role as a locker room leader, but that isn't worth much without the performance on the field.

He hasn't stood out this preseason because Shanahan has been able to do everything on offense with younger players. No team carries two fullbacks, and there is more than ample depth at tight end, which makes keeping Sellers around unlikely. 

Malcolm Kelly, Wide Receiver

January 3, 2010 was the last time Malcolm Kelly recorded any statistics in an NFL game, and it happened to be the best game of his career. However, Kelly's promise as a receiver has once again been stifled by his apparent frailty. He's been with the team since 2008 and has just 28 catches to show for it.

Kelly has been unable to practice this preseason, and his résumé isn't enough to warrant an active roster spot or a practice squad spot.

It is sad, really, to think the Kelly's health has gotten in the way of his immense potential. Between he and Devin Thomas, there was a great receiver, but Thomas lacked the work ethic and Kelly lacked the durability. He has great hands, deceptive speed and has the height to be a great redzone target.

Kelly doesn't play special teams, and versatility has been important for Mike Shanahan this season. One game with five catches and 109 yards isn't enough to warrant a roster spot.

Chris Horton, Safety

Chris Horton started his career in Washington by creating turnovers on defense. As a strong safety, he has good strength and can play close to the line. As a free safety, he is a liability in coverage and doesn't tackle well in the open field.

Though he has experience and tenure, Horton is not better than either Reed Doughty or LaRon Landry at strong safety, nor is he cut out to be a free safety.

There have been some great performances from the younger players at both safety spots, and none of them have come from Horton. He hasn't separated himself from the rookies and hasn't evolved or improved much as a player. It may be a stretch to think he doesn't make the roster somehow, but he hasn't done anything to earn the spot this preseason.

Aldrick Robinson, Wide Receiver

Despite being a versatile player and having been drafted for his special teams potential, Aldrick Robinson has been underwhelming in his limited action. He hasn't had much of a chance on offense and hasn't been particularly good returning punts.

A returner that can't hold onto the ball is not a returner with a bright future in the NFL.

Robinson has been limited in his playing time since muffing two punts in the Redskins preseason game against the Steelers. With two other players capable of returning punts and providing better options on offense, Robinson isn't going to be particularly valuable even on the practice squad.

Depth would have been a difficult obstacle for Robinson to begin with, but he hurt his case with fumbles and won't see the active roster.

Shaun Draughn, Running Back

Depth at running back is never going to be an issue under Mike Shanahan, but that means guys like Shaun Draughn won't have a true role with the team. With Tim Hightower, Ryan Torain, Roy Helu and Evan Royster, Draughn doesn't stand much of a chance to make the active roster and could struggle to make the practice squad.

Draughn has had a mediocre preseason, rushing for 16 yards on 10 carries for a whopping 1.6 yards per carry.

Shanahan has turned a lot of running backs into 1,000-yard rushers, but the depth chart is loaded with at least three backs with the potential to be a workhorse. Draughn hasn't shown comfort as a one-cut runner, doesn't have breakaway speed and isn't much between the tackles.

The Redskins don't have much use for a player that doesn't fit their scheme.

Donte' Stallworth, Wide Receiver

Donte' Stallworth wasn't signed to redefine the receiver position for the Redskins. He was signed as depth and could have been a good deep threat. However, Stallworth has been average in preseason and visibly quit on a route against the Ravens that led to an interception.

The Redskins have surprising depth at receiver, and Stallworth's big play ability is secondary to that of Anthony Armstrong.

Though Stallworth is averaged 17.3 yards per catch, he has just four catches. He hasn't been a regular part of the first unit and hasn't made the important catches for Washington.