The nightmares at the safety position are continuing for the Washington Redskins. After already having lost their opening day starters at the position to season ending injuries, the Redskins lost yet another big name player. Starting strong safety Donte Whitner is reportedly going to miss the rest of the season, per ESPN’s Field Yates.
Source: Washington has placed starting S Donte Whitner on IR and re-signed S Josh Evans to take his place on the roster.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 28, 2016
Though Whitner had not played well in coverage for the Redskins, he was still a savvy veteran who had strong tackling skills.