When T.J. Clemmings joined the Washington Redskins prior to the 2017 NFL season, there was reason for some optimism. After all, Clemmings had been a fourth-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and he had started 30 games during his two seasons in Minnesota. Though Clemmings had struggled as a starter, he was a young player coming to the team with experience. And with Bill Callahan in the fold, the Redskins would be a good chance for him to develop.
During Clemmings’ first season, that didn’t really materialize. Because of injuries to Trent Williams and Ty Nsekhe, Clemmings was frequently forced into action for the Redskins early in the season.