Darrel

Young

“We’ll find out more in the next couple days,” coach Mike Shanahan said. Washington’s lead blocker has carried the ball only once for seven yards this season, adding seven catches for 65 yards. Mike Sellers will get the start at fullback if Young can’t go in Week 13.

Young is getting tested for a concussion in the locker room. The Redskins’ backup fullback is Mike Sellers.

The lead-blocker in coach Mike Shanahan’s zone-blocking scheme is expected to make his preseason debut on Saturday. Young’s return will lead to fewer snaps for Chris Cooley, who had been moonlighting at fullback of late.

Morris struggled at tailback during OTAs, but can help his chances of making the 53-man roster if he can help out at fullback. FB Dorson Boyce is also on the roster, but is an “extremely” long shot to make the team.

Young has emerged as a high-quality lead blocker, a key in Mike Shanahan’s running game. He might sit out the first preseason game as a precaution.

Young paved the way for Alfred Morris’ eye-opening rookie season, appearing in all 16 games as a true lead-blocker. There’s no urgency on deal because the Redskins can likely retain Young via a $1.323 right-of-first-refusal tender.

Young and the Redskins had been in discussions for the past couple of weeks. Young, the converted college linebacker, paved the way for Alfred Morris’ impressive rookie season. He was a top-five lead blocker, per Pro Football Focus.

Young was limited in practice this week and is tentatively expected to play on Monday night against the 49ers. He’s managed to score touchdowns in two of his last three games, but remains off the fantasy radar.

Young was limited in practice this week and listed as questionable on the injury report. Logan Paulsen will likely handle all lead blocking duties in his absence. The rest of the Redskins inactives are QB Rex Grossman, TE Jordan Reed, CB Chase Minnefield, TE Niles Paul, LB Brandon Jenkins, and OL Josh LeRibeus.

Young practiced on a limited basis Friday, putting him on track to play against the Chiefs. His return would be an upgrade to Alfred Morris and Washington’s running game. If Young is held out again this week, the Redskins would be forced to use Evan Royster as their starting fullback.