Trent Murphy and Preston Smith will have relatively even reps.
For now, the Washington Redskins will split reps, “probably 50-50,” between second-year linebacker Trent Murphy and rookie linebacker Preston Smith, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
During the Redskins’ 23-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at FedExField, Murphy, who has started all four games this season opposite Ryan Kerrigan, appeared on 33 of 58 plays for the defense while Smith appeared in 30.
For now, though, Murphy remains the team’s second starting linebacker.