The Redskins found stability and a vocal leader in free agent acquisition D.J. Swearinger, who headlined a young safety group that looks to build off a promising 2017.
As the Redskins head into the offseason looking to get back to their winning ways, Redskins.com will provide position-by-position reflections from the 2017 squad.
Up next: Safeties.
REVIEW OF THE UNIT:
For the last few years, the safety position has mostly been a revolving door in Washington, filled with young players and veterans but offering no real long-term stability. After some inauspicious news to begin the season, the unit found its leader and a reason to be optimistic moving forward.