Official Site of the Redskins · Aug 14, 2015
Quinton Dunbar Looks Sound In First NFL Game At Cornerback
After switching from wide receiver to cornerback a week ago, Quinton Dunbar showcased a strong performance Thursday in his NFL debut vs. the Browns.When Quinton Dunbar joined the Redskins in May, he was considered the 12th wide receiver on the roster -- an unideal, if unknown, place to vouch for the 53-man final squad. But in three months, and specifically the last seven days, Dunbar is in a position, quite literally, with a better chance at survival.
Lining up at cornerback in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s 20-17 victory over the Browns, Dunbar made two consecutive plays – a pass deflection and a tackle – that gave coaches a window into his potential as a fledgling defensive back.
