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But the Week 3 Offensive Player of the Week did not suffer a major injury. Instead, he was headed to the hospital to be with his wife Julie,Womens Austin Johnson Jersey, who is expecting the couple's first child.

Julie and Kirk were aware that the birth of the child could take place during a game week. The hope was that the birth would not happen on a game day.

"Good luck," Jay Gruden shotued at his quarterback as Cousins raced out of the team's facility in order to get to the hospital.

Kirk and Julie are expected to have a baby boy, which the duo announced during the offseason in a fun, heart-warming social video.

Things are looking up for the 2017 Redskins in many ways. They are in the top half of the league in many key statistical categories. But there is one key area where they excelled last year that needs some work in 2017.

Kirk Cousins has been sacked seven times in Washington’s three games. That’s not a huge number but if you look at it in context there is some reason for concern.

Last year through three games, Cousins had been sacked four times. The difference between last year and this season is worse when you look at the number of pass attempts. Last year through the first three games Cousins had 125 pass attempts. Doing the math, he had been sacked on 3.2 percent of his pass plays.

This year, Cousins has thrown 97 passes, making the sack rate 6.7 percent. That’s 16th in the NFL. They were the fourth best in the league in 2016

If you project the numbers out over a full year, Cousins attempted 607 passes and he was sacked 23 times. If you project the 2017 numbers out over 16 games, you can see that this could become an issue for the Redskins. Last year,Womens Jonnu Smith Jersey, Cousins would throw 517 passes and get sacked 37 times.

That is not a recipe for success in this offense. Although they occasionally have been successful in getting some first downs from behind the chains, working from second and 18 after a sack a few times a game will lead to more punts than sustained drives. And while Cousins has never missed a snap due to injury, the more he gets hit the higher the risk of that streak ending.

Yes,Womens Byron Bell Jersey, we have a relatively small sample size here. This is more in the category of something to keep an eye on than it is a cause for high concern.

Still, preventing sacks is an area where the Redskins have been among the best in the league the last two years (they were fifth with a sack rate of 4.6 percent in 2015) and it’s no coincidence that they have enjoyed some success in those two seasons.

Redskins sign WR Shakeir Ryan to practice squad

Standing at 5'8'' and weighing 169 pounds, Ryan has a similar body type to that of Jamison Crowder,Authentic Jack Conklin Jersey, returning 19 kicks for 192 yards, however his best bet to break the roster in the future may come at special teams. Ryan was the Demons leading punt return man during his NCAA career,Authentic Kevin Dodd Jersey, a better than 10 yards per return average.

Ryan was one of the surprising performers during the Rams preseason, impressing with his quickness and agility.

The 22-year-old was used in the slot at wideout,Authentic Austin Johnson Jersey, hauling in 32 catches for 197 yards and one touchdown during his final season.

Jordan Reed knows he can play through the pain. Sometimes he just knows he shouldn't.

The Washington Redskins tight end is confident he'll be able to give it a go Monday night against the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs. A chest-rib injury sidelined Reed for Washington's Week 3 victory over the Oakland Raiders, but he was back at practice Thursday and expects to play at Kansas City.

''Some time went by, and the injury severity went down some and the pain went down and things like that and I got some strength back in my chest,'' Reed said.

Coach Jay Gruden said Reed was limited in practice but took part in some more team drills. Last week it was a decision between a 70 percent-healthy Reed and a 100 percent Jeremy Sprinkle, and the 27-year-old starter was glad he didn't try to play.

''We got some real good players at tight end, then I'm hurting the team when we got like Niles Paul and Vernon (Davis),'' Reed said. ''If I ain't 100 percent, the things they can do. It was a smarter thing to let them go out there and ball out.''

Davis had five catches for 58 yards against Oakland.

Reed has only played a game and a half this season before leaving in the third quarter in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. In that time he has 11 catches for 84 yards, and Gruden called the Rams game Reed's best all-around performance in a while.

''Jordan was awesome,Authentic Jonnu Smith Jersey, he's just a little too quick sometimes,'' Gruden said recently. ''His route-running has always been solid. I might have been nitpicking the first week,Authentic Byron Bell Jersey, but he's still a great player and has done an excellent job for us.''

After missing four games with a concussion and a shoulder injury Reed fought through pain late last season and wasn't himself. He said he had to be out there because ''it was crunch time'' but now wants to make sure he's healthy and can do everything on the field before returning.

''I need to be able to run block and run routes and if I can't do (both),Authentic Brian Schwenke Jersey, it's just going to be a one-dimensional thing and it's going to hurt our team,'' Reed said.

When Reed is at his best,Womens Brian Schwenke Jersey, he's a top target for quarterback Kirk Cousins and a matchup problem for opponents. Of course Gruden is still taking a wait-and-see approach with Reed because the Redskins' bye week begins after the Chiefs game and could provide an extra week of rest.

''That or you play him and he gets two weeks' rest, right?'' Gruden said. ''Either way.''

NOTES: Cousins abruptly left the practice facility Thursday after receiving a text from his wife,Womens Jack Conklin Jersey, who has been due to give birth to the couple's first child. ... Cousins was named NFC offensive player of the week for throwing for 365 yards and three touchdowns against the Raiders. ... Gruden said OT Ty Nsekhe had surgery to repair a core muscle injury on Tuesday and is expected to miss three to six weeks. T.J. Clemmings will be the team's third tackle in Nsekhe's absence. ... RB Rob Kelley (rib), Julie,Womens Kevin Dodd Jersey, linebacker Mason Foster (shoulder) and DL Matt Ioannidis (shoulder) were all limited in practice along with Reed.

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