The Washington Redskins were in need of some help at the offensive tackle position with Trent Williams holding out. Geron Christian and Ereck Flowers were the main duo working at left tackle in Williams’ absence and given that Christian was limited, the team was desperate for help at the position.
That’s why adding Donald Penn to the squad made so much sense. Though Penn is into the twilight of his NFL career, the 36-year-old has started 174 games during his career. Most of those starts have come at left tackle. Penn is a great insurance policy for Williams, will allow Christian to develop in the swing role, and give Flowers a chance to move back to the guard position where the team originally planned on playing him.