If the Redskins are going to make the playoffs this season, they’ll need to finish strong in the final four weeks and having tight end Jordan Reed on the field would make that a likelier outcome.
Reed suffered a separated shoulder on Thanksgiving and didn’t play in last Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals, but he took a step toward returning to the lineup on Wednesday. Reed did individual work as the team had their first day of on-field work ahead of this weekend’s trip to Philadelphia.
John Keim of ESPN.com reports that Reed caught passes and showed no obvious signs of discomfort.
The Redskins also got left tackle Trent Williams back in the mix after the end of his four-game suspension and the offensive line may be bolstered even more by center Kory Lichtensteiger. He’s been on injured reserve since late September, but practiced on Wednesday to start the clock on a 21-day window to bring him back to the active roster.