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Rookie linebacker Preston Smith received a season-high in snaps on Sunday, but the Redskins aren’t willing to name him the starting right outside linebacker yet.
The second-round pick was productive in 30 snaps, playing over half the game for the first time this season in the 23-20 victory over the Eagles. Smith finished with a sack, a pass defended and three tackles, but he will remain Trent Murphy’s backup for the time being. Redskins Coach Jay Gruden said the two will substitute equally at the position.
“Murphy’s our starter, and he’s playing well,” Gruden said.