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Depending On Health, Su'a Cravens May Play Safety This Year

As the Redskins determine the statuses of Donte Whitner Sr. and Su'a Cravens, the USC product could shift to safety earlier than expected.

Washington Redskins rookie Su’a Cravens hinted last week that a full-time move to safety could be in the works for the 2017 season.

But depending on the health of veteran Donte Whitner Sr. (quad) and whether Cravens can return from an upper arm injury, the 21-year-old may actually slid into the safety position as early as this Sunday against the New York Giants.

“That’s something we’ll have to wait and see,” Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said on Monday.