Josh Doctson
WR FA
Fri 9/23/16 3:03 PM

Doctson (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
For a third consecutive week, Doctson is listed as questionable despite taking part in every practice in at least a limited capacity. Considering he played the past two weeks, his status for Sunday doesn't seem to be in much doubt, though he still has minimal appeal as anything more than a stash. Doctson is merely the No. 4 wide receiver, behind DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Jamison Crowder.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Wed 9/21/16 6:06 PM

Doctson (Achilles) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Mike Jones of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Doctson last logged a limited practice session on the Friday before the Redskins' season-opening loss to the Steelers, so he may have suffered a slight setback in Week 2. On the other hand, reduced reps Wednesday could merely be a precautionary measure. Expect his upcoming activity level to forecast whether active status is plausible this Sunday against the Giants in New York.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Sun 9/18/16 11:42 AM

Doctson (Achilles) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Doctson, the rookie, is still contending with the Achilles injury that held him out of the bulk of his first training camp and preseason slate. "He's still getting better and better and stronger and more comfortable," head coach Jay Gruden told the Redskins' official site. "He'll get more and more reps as we go on." If Gruden's expectation comes to pass, Doctson should receive more than the 12 (of 58) offensive snaps that he received in Week 1.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Fri 9/16/16 1:47 PM

Doctson (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas.
EDGE Analysis
Doctson played in the regular-season opener against Pittsburgh and didn't miss any practice time this week. With no setback reported, it'll be a surprise if he isn't available Sunday against Dallas, though his role will likely remain limited behind DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Jamison Crowder.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Wed 9/14/16 3:47 PM

Doctson (Achilles) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Doctson played 12 snaps in Monday's loss to the Steelers, catching his lone target for a nine-yard gain in garbage time. With his Achilles no longer a concern, it's possible his workload will ramp up over the course of the season, though conditioning/health isn't the only concern. Perhaps more significant, Washington already has an established trio of wideouts in DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Jamison Crowder. So long as all three are healthy, Docton may find that his snap counts remain limited.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Tue 9/13/16 4:14 PM

Doctson recorded one reception for nine yards in Monday's loss to the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
Doctson had a quiet night offensively in his professional debut. The rookie was dealing with an Achilles injury the entirety of the preseason, which may explain why he was only on the field for 12 plays. Doctson has the opportunity to see increased action as he continues to return to full strength.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Mon 9/12/16 5:47 PM1 Comment

Doctson (Achilles) is listed as active Monday against the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Doctson will suit up for his professional debut after contending with an Achilles injury the past three-plus months. Considering his lack of practice and game wraps, he'll likely kick off his career behind DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon, and Jamison Crowder in the pecking order for snaps at wide receiver.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Mon 9/12/16 2:14 PM

Doctson (Achilles) is expected to be available for Monday's contest against the Steelers, the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since suffering an Achilles injury on May 25, Doctson's activity has been afflicted, as evidenced by his presence on the PUP list until the roster was cut to 53 on Sep. 3. Week 1 prep has so far included limited sessions Thursday and Friday, which the rookie followed up with full participation Saturday. Listed as questionable for the opener, fitting in every practice rep in the Redskins' last practice forecast the expectation that he'd be active for his first potential game as a professional. The team will confirm his availability with the release of its inactive list 90 minutes before Monday's 7:10 PM ET kickoff.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Sat 9/10/16 4:33 PM

Doctson (Achilles) -- who was listed as a full practice participant Saturday -- is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Steelers, the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Doctson noted after Saturday's session that he'd like to play Monday, but fell short of guaranteeing that outcome. "Of course I want to play; I want to get out there," said Docston. "But I got to make sure the coaches trust me and my teammates trust me to be out there. We'll see what happens." Until he gets some game action under his belt, Doctson remains a speculative fantasy play, while the presence of fellow wideouts DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Jamison Crowder enables Washington to ease Doctson -- who was taken 22nd in April's draft -- into the mix, with the long haul in mind.

Josh Doctson
WR FA
Fri 9/9/16 2:19 PM

Doctson (Achilles) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Doctson has been limited throughout the week, so even if he's ultimately active to make his NFL debut Monday versus the Steelers, not much can truly be expected from him. The rookie first-rounder was mostly gone through individual and 1-on-1 work lately, so he's behind the ball when it comes to team drills. While the Redskins will certainly hope he's ready to start their season, they'll also remain careful to not overextend him this early.