The Redskins have lost decades of veteran leadership to injury this season.
Without DeAngelo Hall, out most of the season with a torn ACL, defensive tackle Cedric Golston, out since Week 2 with a hamstring, and tight end Niles Paul, out since Oct. 30 with a shoulder injury, the Redskins are missing 29 years of NFL experience — including two team captains.
But in their absence, stars like Kirk Cousins, Trent Williams, Ryan Kerrigan and Will Compton have stepped up, taking on leadership roles on the field and in what is a relatively young locker room.
“I think we have strong leadership,” coach Jay Gruden said Monday.